Freckled goatfish
Freckled goatfish (Upeneus tragula) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, sand, estuary, at depths of 0–42 m. The main season in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Upeneus tragula · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: All year
Size: up to 30 cm
About
The freckled goatfish, 秋姑 in Taiwan, is a mullid with a pair of yellow barbels it uses to probe sand for prey, found in seas all around Taiwan. It is easy to catch by surf, embankment and boat fishing.
Differences by region
- Taiwan — Local name：Freckled goatfish · Season：All year · Common methods：Shore / surf・Boat · Size：30 cm · Depth：0–42 m · Water layer：undefined · Bottom / habitat：Estuary, Reef, Sand · Angling traits：High value, Beginner-friendly
- Singapore — Local name：Freckled goatfish · Season：All year · Common methods：Boat・Shore / surf · Size：30 cm · Depth：5–40 m · Water layer：Bottom-dwelling · Bottom / habitat：Sand, Mud · Angling traits：Beginner-friendly
- Malaysia — Local name：Freckled goatfish · Season：All year · Common methods：Shore / surf・Boat · Water layer：Bottom-dwelling · Bottom / habitat：Sand, Mud · Angling traits：Beginner-friendly
Ecology and habitat
- Bottom / habitat
- Reef, Sand, Estuary
- Depth
- 0–42 m
- Distribution status
- Native
- Trophic level
- 3.6
Fishery and market
- Game fish
- No
- Market price
- High
- Resilience
- Medium
Angling traits
- High value
- Beginner-friendly
Methods
Sources
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