Blackspot Goatfish
Parupeneus spilurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–80 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It trails a pair of long chin barbels across the bottom, feeling through sand and rubble for buried prey on coastal reefs and estuaries. Young goatfish gather in small schools while adults move singly or in loose groups, reaching about half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277825.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspot Goatfish live?
- The Blackspot Goatfish (Parupeneus spilurus) is typically found at 10–80 m.
- Is the Blackspot Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspot Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackspot Goatfish get?
- The Blackspot Goatfish grows to about 50 cm.