Manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 0–161 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan runs summer.
Scientific name: Parupeneus multifasciatus · Water: Saltwater · Season: Summer
Size: up to 35 cm
The manybar goatfish is a mullid and an occasional schooler, found over sand patches on reef flats and in shallow lagoons, as well as over rubble, consolidated limestone and coral. It feeds by day mainly on small crabs and shrimps, and also takes demersal fish eggs, molluscs and foraminiferans. Commonly about 20 cm and up to 35 cm total length, maturing at about 11 cm. Its depth range runs from 0 to 161 m, and it is in season in summer. Fishing vulnerability is 21 out of 100 and populations recover quickly. Medium priced.
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