Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Pacific Reefs

Island Goatfish
Island Goatfish
Scientific Name: Parupeneus insularis
Family: Mullidae
Category: Goatfishes
Also known as: Doublebar Goatfish, Twosaddle Goatfish
Size: 8 to 13 in. (20 to 32 cm)  
Depth: 20-200 ft. (6-60 m)
Distribution: Central Pacific, Hawaii, French Polynesia
Note: Formerly classified as Parupeneus bifasciatus

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Goatfishes

Island Goatfish

Longbarbel Goatfish

Manybar Goatfish

Sidespot Goatfish

Whitesaddle Goatfish

Freckled Goatfish

Freckled Goatfish (Red Phase)

Yellowstripe Goatfish

Yellowfin Goatfish

Yellowfin Goatfish (Dark Phase)

Dash-Dot Goatfish

Cardinal Goatfish

Doublebar Goatfish

Goldsaddle Goatfish (Yellow Phase)

Indian Goatfish



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