Ochre-Banded Goatfish
Upeneus sundaicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–60 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goatfish trails a pair of chin barbels across coastal mud and sand, sensing the buried worms and small animals it eats. It usually moves in schools and lives between 20 and 60 metres, reaching about 22 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273673.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ochre-Banded Goatfish live?
- The Ochre-Banded Goatfish (Upeneus sundaicus) is typically found at 20–60 m.
- Is the Ochre-Banded Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ochre-Banded Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ochre-Banded Goatfish get?
- The Ochre-Banded Goatfish grows to about 22 cm.