Pearly Goatfish
Parupeneus margaritatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The pearly goatfish forages over open sand and silty bottoms near reefs and rocky outcrops, sweeping the seabed with the sensitive barbels under its chin. It reaches about twenty three centimetres in water down to roughly fifty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277818.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pearly Goatfish live?
- The Pearly Goatfish (Parupeneus margaritatus) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the Pearly Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pearly Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pearly Goatfish get?
- The Pearly Goatfish grows to about 23 cm.