Freckled Goatfish
Upeneus tragula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–42 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish that drags its sensory chin barbels across nearshore sand to taste out buried prey, it sometimes pushes into the lower reaches of rivers. It usually feeds alone but will gather in small groups, reaching about thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218689.
FAQ
- How deep does the Freckled Goatfish live?
- The Freckled Goatfish (Upeneus tragula) is typically found at 0–42 m.
- Is the Freckled Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Freckled Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Freckled Goatfish get?
- The Freckled Goatfish grows to about 30 cm.