Family : Mullidae (Goatfishes)
Order : Perciformes (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name :
Fish Name : Parupeneus trifasciatus
Max size : 35.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 30573)
Environment : reef-associated ; depth range 1 - 80 m
Climate : tropical; 45°N - 45°S
Global Importance : fisheries: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Distribution : Included in the Parupeneus trifasciatus complex are: Parupeneus trifasciatus from the Indian Ocean; Parupeneus crassilabris which ranges from the Ryukyu Islands and Western Australia to Tonga; eastern Indian Ocean to Fiji, Tonga, and the Caroline Islands; and Parupeneus insularis from the more eastern islands of Oceania.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Occurs in 3 color forms that might represent different species. The Indian Ocean form has 2 sharply defined wedge-shaped bars become narrower and sometimes end on the belly. The Indo-Australian form has 3 very distinct dark patches and rows of yellow spots on the sides. The Pacific Plate form has 2 wide bars that extend to the belly (Ref. 37816).
Biology : This occasionally schooling species inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs: juveniles on reef flats, adults tend to occur around rocky or coralline areas of high vertical relief. Feeds on crustaceans at daytime and on fishes and crab larvae at night. Also feeds on worms (Ref. 6113). Occurs in 3 color forms. The Indian Ocean form has 2 sharply defined wedge-shaped bars become narrower and sometimes end on the belly. The Indo-Australian form has 3 very distinct dark patches and rows of yellow spots on the sides. The Pacific Plate form has 2 wide bars that extend to the belly (Ref. 37816)
Threatened : Dangerous:
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Randall, John E.
Main Ref : Randall, J.E. and R.F. Myers. 2002. (Ref. 45589)
India country information
Common Names : കല്മണക്കഠ, കല്മാനക്കം , Galikaluoh, Kalmanakkam
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses
