Parupeneus trifasciatus

Red Mullets

  • Doublebar goatfish
  • Doppelsattel-Meerbarbe
  • Capucin manuel

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • 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 80 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks - Sea worms

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing