| Family: |
Mullidae (Goatfishes) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: the Philippines and Indonesia (Lombok and Natuna). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having13 pectoral fin rays; 7 + 20 gill rakers; 29 + 1-2 lateral line scales; no teeth on ectopterygoid; and, silver-brown peritoneum (Ref. 43139). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy or weed covered areas. A good food fish. Depth estimate based on its ecology. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.
