Deepwater Goatfish
Upeneus subvittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 450 m
- Max size: 24.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A goatfish of sandy and muddy coastal bottoms, it works the seabed with the pair of barbels under its chin, feeling out hidden prey. It turns up in small groups in shallow water yet ranges far deeper down the slope.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218688.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deepwater Goatfish live?
- The Deepwater Goatfish (Upeneus subvittatus) is typically found at to 450 m.
- Is the Deepwater Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Deepwater Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deepwater Goatfish get?
- The Deepwater Goatfish grows to about 24.1 cm.