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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-gray bodies and scales lined with highlights of bright blue. They also have irregular striping on their fins and tail. Like many other goatfish species, yellow-saddles have two barbels on the bottom of their face that help them sense their surroundings.