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