Manybar Goatfish (species: Parupeneus multifasciatus) in Frankland Island Group, QLD (Gaia Guide)
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Parupeneus multifasciatus
Manybar Goatfish


©Mark Shepherd: Lizard Island

©John Turnbull: Lord Howe Island

©Sascha Schulz

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Mullidae
Genus Parupeneus
Species Parupeneus multifasciatus

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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Comments

This fish can change into a variety of colours rapidly, it is a way to blend in with other species and a form of communication. In ancient Rome goatfish were served alive so that they would change colours as they died. Colours that were really feelings or words: anger, fear, attempts to disappear, pleas for mercy.

by David Witherall

Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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