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Deepcheek goatfish (Parupeneus procerigena)
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Ecological Illustration of Deepcheek goatfish (Parupeneus procerigena)
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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
Water type
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
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