Parupeneus cyclostomus

Red Mullets

  • Gold-saddle goatfish
  • Gelbsattel-Meerbarbe
  • Rouget doré
  • Salmonete con silla de montar amarilla
  • Triglia gialla

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Sea worms
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest