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Yellow-saddle goatfish

Parupeneus cyclostomus

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This species will sometimes work together as a group to hunt for mobile prey.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Yellow-saddle goatfish

Size:

Yellow-saddle goatfish can grow up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Yellow-saddle goatfish eat other fishes, worms, shrimps, crabs, octopus and small mollusks.

Range & Habitat:

In the Indo-Pacific Ocean, yellow-saddle goatfish inhabit coral reef colonies, rocky areas and lagoons.

Details:

Yellow-saddle goatfish have yellow bodies with faint grayish tones and bright blue highlights along their scales. Their fins and tail feature light striping and dark markings. Like other goatfish species, they have two barbels on their chin that they use to sense and detect food hidden beneath the sand. These barbels help them locate small prey like crustaceans and worms while they forage in sandy environments.