Sidespot goatfish
A species of Parupeneus, Also known as Spotted goatfish, Blackspot goatfish Scientific name : Parupeneus pleurostigma Genus : Parupeneus
Sidespot goatfish, A species of Parupeneus
Also known as:
Spotted goatfish, Blackspot goatfish
Botanical name: Parupeneus pleurostigma
Genus: Parupeneus
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Description
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Description
Parupeneus pleurostigma can reach a length of 20–33 centimetres (7.9–13.0 in). They have nine dorsal soft rays, seven anal soft ray and sixteen pectoral rays. Snout is slightly convex and the margin of caudal-fin lobes is straight to slightly convex. Body color range from pinkish to yellowish gray, with a broad black spot on lateral line, sometimes followed by a large pinkish spot. A black band is present below the basal dorsal fin and blue spots on the scales above lateral line. The two barbels extending form the chin are pale pink to white.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Goatfishes Genus
Parupeneus Species
Sidespot goatfish 
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