Parupeneus indicus

(Shaw, 1803)

Indian Goatfish, Yellowspot Goatfish

Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: East Africa to Samoa and Tonga, north to Southern Japan, and south to Queensland, Australia.

Size: 14 inches (35 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits muddy lagoons, seagrass beds, and seaward sandy slopes at depths between 30 - 100 feet (10 – 30 m) in small groups and mainly feeds on worms, shrimp, small octopuses, crabs, snails, and small fishes.

General Husbandry: Somewhat unattractive/drab having a silvery body with a horizontal dark band through the eye, black spot on the caudal peduncle and a centrally located yellow patch on the upper mid body.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Mullidae

Genus: Parupeneus

FYI: Not purposely collected for the trade, shown here for identification only.

More a gamefish - for human consumption species.

Experience Level: Professional

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 150+ gallons

Temperature Range: 68 - 79°F (20 – 26°C)