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Goldsaddle goatfish

Distribution : Red Sea, Indian Ocean and tropical Pacific.

The goldsaddle goatfish illustrates varied hunting habits around a reef. This species with distinct colour forms uses seabeds at 1–125 metres.

Habitat of Goldsaddle goatfish Habitat
Rocky habitat, Sand
Depth range of Goldsaddle goatfish Depth
1-125 m
Biological group of Goldsaddle goatfish Group
Ecological role of Goldsaddle goatfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The colour pattern is either yellow or blue-grey with a yellow caudal saddle. Two long chin barbels and a forked tail complete identification. A length of around 35 cm is common.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It uses coral, rock and rubble habitats in lagoons and on outer slopes at 1–125 m. Its benthopelagic lifestyle includes movement close to the bottom and through the water above.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Small fish dominate the diet, supplemented by crustaceans, worms and molluscs. This predatory feeding differs from a uniform picture of goatfish sifting sand.

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