Dark-Barred Goatfish
Upeneus luzonius
- Group: Other
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A goatfish of shallow to deep coastal mud, it sweeps a pair of chin barbels over the bottom to find buried prey. It grows to about 20 centimetres and swims in small to large groups, often mixing with similar species.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273669.
FAQ
- Is the Dark-Barred Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dark-Barred Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dark-Barred Goatfish get?
- The Dark-Barred Goatfish grows to about 20 cm.