Parupeneus margaritatus

Randall & Gueze, 1984

Pearly Goatfish

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to western Pakistan.

Size: 9 inches (23 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits sandy and silty bottom areas near rocky outcrops at depths between 3 - 130 feet (1 – 40 m) and feeds mainly on crustaceans, worms and very small fishes.

General Husbandry: Has a silvery/pearly body with a pale darkish horizontal band beginning on the snout and through the eye and a white patch on the upper rear body.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Mullidae

Genus: Parupeneus

FYI: Has not been collected for the hobby trade and shown here for identification only.

Experience Level: Professional

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons

Temperature Range: 70 - 79°F (21 – 26°C)