Whitesaddle Goatfish
Parupeneus porphyreus
A tropical reef fish with a distinctive white saddle marking behind the head and two long barbels (whiskers) used for foraging in sand and coral crevices.
Whitesaddle Goatfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Parupeneus porphyreus
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in coral reefs and sandy areas in tropical waters, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region including Hawaii. Anglers occasionally catch them while bottom fishing near reefs, though they are not typically targeted.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a whitesaddle 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™ worksWhitesaddle Goatfish questions people ask
Whitesaddle Goatfish is Parupeneus porphyreus.
A typical whitesaddle goatfish runs 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every whitesaddle goatfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in coral reefs and sandy areas in tropical waters, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region including Hawaii. Anglers occasionally catch them while bottom fishing near reefs, though they are not typically targeted. 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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