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