Upeneus asymmetricus Lachner, 1954
Asymmetrical goatfish
photo by White, W.T.

Family:  Mullidae (Goatfishes)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: the Philippines and Indonesia (Lombok and Natuna).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having13 pectoral fin rays; 7 + 20 gill rakers; 29 + 1-2 lateral line scales; no teeth on ectopterygoid; and, silver-brown peritoneum (Ref. 43139).
Biology:  Inhabits sandy or weed covered areas. A good food fish. Depth estimate based on its ecology.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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