Parupeneus cyclostomus

Parupeneus cyclostomus

Gold-saddle goatfish, Blue goatfish, Yellowsaddle goatfish

Kingdom
Phylum
Order
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Parupeneus cyclostomus
Weight
2265
80
goz
g oz 
Length
35-50
13.8-19.7
cminch
cm inch 

Parupeneus cyclostomus, the gold-saddle goatfish, blue goatfish or yellowsaddle goatfish, is a species of goatfish native to the Indo-Pacific. It is a commercially important species, as well as being sought out as a game fish, though it has been reported as carrying the ciguatera toxin. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

Appearance

This fish is usually colored yellow with a bluish sheen to the dorsal part, but with a golden yellow variant. It can reach 50 cm (20 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 35 cm (14 in).

Distribution

Geography

It occurs solitarily or in groups, in all areas of the coral reefs and detrital bottom area from 1 to 95 m deep. It uses its barbels to probe holes and force out prey.

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It is found in the Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to South Africa, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Ryukyu Islands.

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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Parupeneus cyclostomus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parupeneus_cyclostomus
2. Parupeneus cyclostomus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/69182011/115460002

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