What's been spotted in New South Wales?

Goldsaddle goatfish

Parupeneus cyclostomus

Depth 7m
Parupeneus cyclostomus

About this species

There are two colour forms of this goatfish. One grey and one bright yellow. Both forms have a bright yellow marking at the rear of the dorsal fin. In the yellow form this is harder to distinguish. Barbels are a lighter version of the body colour. In larger fish, thin blue lines are apparent surrounding the eye. Read more…

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