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Mullidae

Deepcheek goatfish

Parupeneus procerigena

Mullid Fish Reaching Nineteen Point Eight Centimeters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Deepcheek goatfish is a marine fish found around Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 19.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Goatfishes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Parupeneus
Maximum length: 19.8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Saya de Malha Bank.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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