Bicolor Goatfish
Parupeneus barberinoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish that drags a pair of sensory barbels through sand, rubble and weed to root out worms, crustaceans, brittle stars and small molluscs. Adults forage alone in sheltered bays and lagoons while juveniles move in schools, ranging from the shallows down past 40 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277810.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Goatfish live?
- The Bicolor Goatfish (Parupeneus barberinoides) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Bicolor Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bicolor Goatfish get?
- The Bicolor Goatfish grows to about 30 cm.