Yellowspot Goatfish, Parupeneus indicus (Shaw, 1803)
Scientific name: Parupeneus indicus
Alternative name/s:
Indian Goatfish
Indian Goatfish
Identification
The Yellowspot Goatfish has a horizontally elongated spot on the upper sides of the body and and a large black spot on the caudal peduncle.
Distribution
The species occurs in tropical waters from the western Indian Ocean to the western Pacific.
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.
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.