Bigscale Goatfish
Pseudupeneus grandisquamis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–67 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Twin chin barbels mark the bigscale goatfish, which uses them to taste the sand and mud as it feeds. It works coastal bottoms and ranges into deeper water, growing to around thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Pseudupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bigscale Goatfish live?
- The Bigscale Goatfish (Pseudupeneus grandisquamis) is typically found at 1–67 m.
- Is the Bigscale Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bigscale Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bigscale Goatfish get?
- The Bigscale Goatfish grows to about 30 cm.