Dotdash goatfish (Parupeneus barberinus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 0–100 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Parupeneus barberinus · Water: Saltwater · Season: All year
Size: up to 60 cm
The dotdash goatfish is a mullid and one of the most abundant Parupeneus species. Adults are solitary or in small groups over large sand patches and the sand and rubble of reef flats, reaching about 100 m on lagoon and seaward reefs, while juveniles keep to small groups, often mixed with other species in sparse seagrass. It is diurnal and uses its barbels to turn over sand for bottom invertebrates; among 19 adults the stomach contents by volume ran crabs first, then worms, small bivalves, brachiopods, shrimps and small gastropods. Commonly about 30 cm and up to 60 cm total length, maturing at about 19 cm. Found all year.
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