Manybar Goatfish
Parupeneus multifasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–161 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Trailing a pair of sensory barbels under its chin, the manybar goatfish probes sand and rubble for crabs, shrimp and buried eggs. It works reef flats and lagoons by day, sometimes in schools, and ranges over a wide span of depth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Manybar Goatfish live?
- The Manybar Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) is typically found at 0–161 m.
- Is the Manybar Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Manybar Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Manybar Goatfish get?
- The Manybar Goatfish grows to about 35 cm.