Bandtail Goatfish
Upeneus taeniopterus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish that trails sensitive barbels through sand and mud in shallow inshore water, feeling out hidden prey. It carries a risk of ciguatera, and eating it has been reported to bring on hallucinations.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218685.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bandtail Goatfish live?
- The Bandtail Goatfish (Upeneus taeniopterus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Bandtail Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bandtail Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bandtail Goatfish get?
- The Bandtail Goatfish grows to about 33 cm.