
Indian Goatfish - Parupeneus indicus
The Indian Goatfish - Parupeneus indicus is bluish white to grayish or brownish; bright yellow oval patch on mid-body, large black spot on tail base.
Goatfishes have 'barbells' under their mouth which they use as feelers on the sandy bottom to flush out crustaceans.
Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
By Albert Kang
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Uploaded Aug 4, 2018. Captured Jul 28, 2018 16:37.