Sidespot Goatfish
Upeneus tragula
A small tropical marine fish with distinctive barbels used for foraging in sand and a characteristic dark spot on its side. Part of the goatfish family known for their bottom-feeding behavior.
Sidespot Goatfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Upeneus tragula
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coral reefs and sandy areas throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing near reefs, as they are not specifically targeted due to their small size.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a sidespot 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™ worksSidespot Goatfish questions people ask
Sidespot Goatfish is Upeneus tragula.
A typical sidespot goatfish runs 4-8 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every sidespot goatfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coral reefs and sandy areas throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing near reefs, as they are not specifically targeted due to their small size. 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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