Fourstripe goatfish
📖 Overview
Fourstripe goatfish (Upeneus quadrilineatus) 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 17 cm. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Fourstripe goatfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fourstripe goatfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: southern Japan to southern China.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | four-stripe sole |
| 🌍CES | parmice čtyřpruhá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Yosujihimeji · ヨスジヒメジ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 四帶緋鯉 · 四線緋鯉 · 秋姑 · 鬚哥 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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