Upeneus taeniopterus
Species of ray-finned fish
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Upeneus taeniopterus is a species of ray-finned 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]
| Upeneus taeniopterus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Mullidae |
| Genus: | Upeneus |
| Species: | U. taeniopterus |
| Binomial name | |
| Upeneus taeniopterus Cuvier, 1829 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Upeneus arge | |
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]
