Saltwater
Longbarbel goatfish
Parupeneus macronemus
Mullidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 40 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 1,464 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Bahrain, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Comoros, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, and 25 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs to over 25 m. Found on sandy or weedy bottoms; rarely at depths of more than 40 meters. Usually seen solitary but often several individuals nearby. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and worms.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Mullus lateristriga
- Mullus macronemus
- Parupenaeus macronema
- Parupeneus macronema
- Pseudupeneus macronema
In other languages
- Langskægget mulle
- Band-dot goatfish, Dot and dash goatfish, Long-barbel goatfish, Long-barbeled goatfish, Longbarbeled goatfish
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.