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Upeneus taeniopterus

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Upeneus taeniopterus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Upeneus
Species:
U. taeniopterus
Binomial name
Upeneus taeniopterus
Cuvier, 1829
Synonyms

Upeneus arge

Upeneus taeniopterus is a species of fish in the family Mullidae, the goatfishes. It is known commonly as the finstripe goatfish. It is a marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific region.[2]

This species reaches about 33 centimeters long. It is pale grey in color with many small reddish patches along the dorsal surface of the body. There is a horizontal stripe from eye to tail and a paler stripe below. The tail fin has dark bars.[2]

This fish is associated with reefs, and is usually found in shallow waters.[2]

The fish has been reported to be hallucinogenic when consumed;[2] however, it is commercially fished for food, generally being made into mince and other processed products.[1]

This species has a wide distribution and is not considered to be threatened.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Smith-Vaniz, W.F. & Williams, I. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Upeneus taeniopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T69538589A115463091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T69538589A69539686.en. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Froese, R. and D. Pauly, editors. Upeneus taeniopterus. FishBase. 2017.

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