divepix - Spotted Goatfish

Spotted Goatfish

Aspect:	Elongated generally light-coloured body that changes colour depending on activity: mottled red and white when inactive, white with four dark brown blotches along body sides when searching food.
Population:	Common.
Notable feature:	Long chin barbel resembling a goat's beard, hence vernacular name. Uses barbels to dig sand for food.
Environment:	Near sandy bottom.
Behaviour:	Easily approched.

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