Other Saltwater
White Goatfish
Parupeneus chrysonemus
SaltwaterMullidaeNot Evaluated
About
The White Goatfish is a slender fish characterized by its white body and a prominent yellow stripe running from its eye to its tail. It uses its barbels (whiskers) to probe the sandy bottom in search of food, often forming small groups while foraging.
- Average size
- Up to 12 inches (30 cm)
- Colors
- White body with a yellow stripe. Some individuals may have a faint pinkish hue.
- Diet
- Small invertebrates, crustaceans, and other benthic organisms found in the sand.
- Region
- Not found in the US. Native to the Western Pacific Ocean, including areas around Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.