Louise's goatfish
📖 Overview
Louise's goatfish (Parupeneus louise) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mullidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 250 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. Diagnosis: Pectoral rays 16. Gill rakers 8 + 31-32 (total 39-40). Body depth 3.35 in SL; head length (HL) 2.75 in SL; snout length 1.7 in HL; barbels about equal to head length; longest dorsal spine 1.95 in HL; penultimate dorsal ray 1.2 in length of last dorsal ray; pectoral fin length 1.35 in HL; pelvic-fin length 1.5 in HL. Color of the upper two-thirds of head and body red, lower one-third white, the red of body below lateral line divided into six broad red bars by narrow white interspaces; fins red; barbels white .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Louise's goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Louise's goatfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Louise's goatfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 200 - 250 m . Tropical Central Pacific: French Polynesia and Tuamotus.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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