Striped Goatfish
Upeneus vittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–100 m
- Max size: 28 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Often moving in groups over sandy lagoons and sheltered coasts, this goatfish uses sensitive chin barbels to probe muddy bottoms for small crustaceans. It tolerates a wide range of salinity, ranges down to about 100 metres, and turns up fresh in markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218691.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Goatfish live?
- The Striped Goatfish (Upeneus vittatus) is typically found at 5–100 m.
- Is the Striped Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Goatfish get?
- The Striped Goatfish grows to about 28 cm.