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Mullidae

Short-fin goatfish

Upeneus oligospilus

Seventeen Centimeters Mullid Fish from the Persian Gulf

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Short-fin goatfish is a marine fish found around Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 17 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Goatfishes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Upeneus
Maximum length: 17 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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