Twosaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus insularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–80 m
- Max size: 30.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish of coral reefs and nearby habitats, the twosaddle goatfish uses the sensory barbels under its chin to probe the sand for prey. Crabs make up nearly half its diet, rounded out with shrimps, octopuses and other small bottom dwellers, mostly above 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277815.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twosaddle Goatfish live?
- The Twosaddle Goatfish (Parupeneus insularis) is typically found at 1–80 m.
- Is the Twosaddle Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Twosaddle Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twosaddle Goatfish get?
- The Twosaddle Goatfish grows to about 30.3 cm.