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Red Sea goatfish

Distribution : Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Socotra; also recorded in the eastern Mediterranean after passage through the Suez Canal.

The Red Sea goatfish searches for food close to the bottom. Two small filaments beneath its mouth help it explore what the sand may conceal. Watching it opens a window onto small bottom-dwelling animals and the fishes searching for them. Its documented depth range is 1–45 metres.

Habitat of Red Sea goatfish Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat, Sand
Depth range of Red Sea goatfish Depth
1-45 m
Biological group of Red Sea goatfish Group
Ecological role of Red Sea goatfish Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

This goatfish has a black stripe along its sides and two barbels beneath the chin. The stripe crosses the eye; a dark spot lies near the tail, with a yellow area just in front. The barbels are sensitive filaments that explore the bottom; the stripe and tail markings help distinguish it from other goatfishes.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Sandy bottoms near reefs offer buried animals and nearby shelter. This fish uses different reef sectors; age, resting and feeding can affect its location. One night observation cannot describe every habitat it uses.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It searches for bottom-dwelling invertebrates, including crustaceans, worms and small molluscs. Barbels contacting the sediment complement visual prey detection. Disturbing sand while feeding can also make food accessible to other fish.

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