
Bicolor goatfish
Parupeneus barberinoides
Closest relatives | Perciformes, Goat fishes |
Habitat | Coral reefs in bays and lagoons, as well as outer reefs at depths of up to 40 meters |
Behaviour | Adult animals are solitary, young fish congregate in shoals |
Diet | Worms, mussels, crustaceans, brittle stars und sea urchins |
Body length | 25 to 30 cm |
Spawn | broadcast spawner, no brood-care |
Use | Fishkeeping |
Current status | relatively common in its distribution range |

Sponsors
X. Li, Zürich |