Asymmetrical Goatfish

Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having13 pectoral fin rays; 7 + 20 gill rakers; 29 + 1-2 lateral line scales; no teeth on ectopterygoid; and, silver-brown peritoneum (Ref. 43139).

Dorsal spines (total): 7

Found in deep and shallow inshore waters (Ref. 122818), along coastal regions (Ref. 122817). Inhabits sandy or weed covered areas (Ref. 3132).

Inhabits sandy or weed covered areas. A good food fish. Depth estimate based on its ecology.

fisheries: commercial

The asymmetrical goatfish (Upeneus asymmetricus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a goatfish from the family Mullidae which is found in Indo-West Pacific. This species can reach a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. Asymmetrical goatfish is a good food fish.