Parupeneus trifasciatus

(Lacepede, 1801)

Doublebar Goatfish

Range: Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Red Sea and Persian Gulf, south to South Africa and Reunion Island.

Size: 16 inches (40 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits lagoons, and seaward reefs with juveniles on reef flats at depths between 3 - 250 feet (2 – 75 m) and feeds both at night and during daytime on shrimp, crabs, worms, and small fishes.

General Husbandry: Has whitish body having two large vertical black bands, hence its common name. Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Mullidae

Genus: Parupeneus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Experience Level: Professional

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 200+ gallons

Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F (22 – 28°C)