Gold-Saddle Goatfish
Parupeneus cyclostomus
A tropical marine fish with distinctive yellow saddle markings and long barbels used for foraging in sand and coral crevices. Popular in the aquarium trade but rarely targeted by recreational anglers.
Gold-Saddle Goatfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Parupeneus cyclostomus
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in coral reefs and sandy areas in the Indo-Pacific, typically in depths from 10-150 feet. Occasionally caught incidentally by reef fishermen using small hooks and light tackle while targeting other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a gold-saddle goatfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGold-Saddle Goatfish questions people ask
Gold-Saddle Goatfish is Parupeneus cyclostomus.
A typical gold-saddle goatfish runs 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every gold-saddle goatfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in coral reefs and sandy areas in the Indo-Pacific, typically in depths from 10-150 feet. Occasionally caught incidentally by reef fishermen using small hooks and light tackle while targeting other species. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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