The long-barbel goatfish is a marine species known for its elongated barbels, which it uses to detect prey in sandy substrates. It typically inhabits coral reefs and coastal waters. Reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates and exhibits a solitary or small-group behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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