Parupeneus spilurus Bleeker 1854
Parupeneus signatus Gunther 1867

black-spot goatfish

The Black-spot Goatfish, Parupeneus spilurus, can be distinguished by the black saddle with bright yellow patches in front and behind on the caudal peduncle. There are two dark stripes along the body and a pair of long barbels on the chin.
Juveniles are more slender and more yellow than the adults. Juveniles are usually found in small schools, adults singly or in groups.
Black-spot Goatfish are common at Julian Rocks, they will come quite close to divers. Their barbels are used to probe sediment for invertebrates.