Goldsaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus Cyclostomus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameParupeneus Cyclostomus
Other namesBlue Goatfish, Blue Kumu, Bright Goatfish, Bright Saddled Goatfish, Golden Spotted Goatfish, Gold Saddle Goatfish, Red Mullet, Surmullet, Yellow Goatfish, Yellow Saddle Goatfish
SizeUp to 50 cm (19.6 in)
WeightUp to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
FamilyGoatfish / Mullidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, lagoons, seaward reefs amongst rock, rubble & coral
