Indian goatfish (Parupeneus indicus) is a saltwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 10–30 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia runs all year.
Scientific name: Parupeneus indicus · Water: Saltwater, Brackish · Season: All year
Size: up to 45 cm
The Indian goatfish is a mullid of shallow sandy or silty areas, including seagrass, on coastal and inner lagoon reefs. It occurs singly or in schools, and the largest adults usually sit at moderate depths down to about 30 m. It feeds on bottom invertebrates: small crabs, amphipods, shrimps, small octopuses, polychaete worms and small fishes. Commonly about 35 cm and up to 45 cm total length. In season all year, medium priced and mostly sold fresh.
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