Blue-Spotted Goatfish
Upeneichthys vlamingii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
A goatfish that drags a pair of chin barbels through shallow sandy bottoms and rocky estuaries to feel out buried prey. It gathers in schools and is good eating, reaching about 35 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Upeneichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283083.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Spotted Goatfish live?
- The Blue-Spotted Goatfish (Upeneichthys vlamingii) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Blue-Spotted Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Spotted Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue-Spotted Goatfish get?
- The Blue-Spotted Goatfish grows to about 35 cm.