Seychelles Goatfish
Parupeneus seychellensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–15 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A goatfish named for the Seychelles, it sweeps the sand with the pair of chin barbels that all goatfish use to taste out buried prey. It was found over an isolated patch of rock and coral mixed with sponges and sand, reaching about 23 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Parupeneus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 474982.
FAQ
- How deep does the Seychelles Goatfish live?
- The Seychelles Goatfish (Parupeneus seychellensis) is typically found at 12–15 m.
- Is the Seychelles Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Seychelles Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Seychelles Goatfish get?
- The Seychelles Goatfish grows to about 23 cm.