Blue-spotted goatfish
📖 Overview
Blue-spotted goatfish (Upeneichthys vlamingii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Mullidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 100 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 6. Color extremely variable, dependent on time of day, sex and degree of excitement .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue-spotted goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 100 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-striped Goatfish · Blue-spotted Goatfish · Blue-striped Red Mullet · Bluespotted Goatfish · Red Mullet · Southern Goatfish · Southern Red Mullet · Western Red Mullet |
| 🌍CES | parmice Vlamingova |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Triglia meridionale striscia nera |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Trilha-de-Vlaming |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upeneichthys flamingii | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Upeneichthys lineatus vlamingii | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Upeneus vlamingii | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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