Diamondscale Goatfish, Parupeneus ciliatus (Lacépède, 1802)
Scientific name: Parupeneus ciliatus
Alternative name/s:
Blackspot Goatfish, Cardinal Goatfish
Blackspot Goatfish, Cardinal Goatfish
Identification
The Diamondscale Goatfish has brownish scale margins on the body. There are two white stripes on the head and upper sides. On the caudal peduncle are a pale saddle-like spot followed by a diffuse dark spot.
Distribution
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
- Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R. & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.