Fishing for Striped goatfish

Upeneus vittatus

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The striped goatfish is a small, slender fish known for its distinctive horizontal stripes and barbels near the mouth. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it feeds on crustaceans and small invertebrates. It often forages in groups, using its barbels to detect prey. This summary is AI generated