Australian Goatfish
Upeneus australiae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–82 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish of the upper continental shelf, usually around 20 to 30 metres, it sweeps sandy bottoms with its barbels and feeds heavily on shrimp. It grows to about 16 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273663.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Goatfish live?
- The Australian Goatfish (Upeneus australiae) is typically found at 3–82 m.
- Is the Australian Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Goatfish get?
- The Australian Goatfish grows to about 16 cm.