Species guide
How to catch Indian goatfish
Parupeneus indicus
brackishsaltwatergame fishMullidae
The Indian goatfish is a colorful reef fish known for its distinctive barbels used to detect prey. It typically inhabits shallow sandy or silty areas near coastal and lagoon reefs. This species is a predator feeding on small benthic invertebrates.
Where they live
Found in shallow sandy or silty coastal and inner lagoon reefs in brackish and saltwater regions across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, typically between 10 and 30 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 45 cm
What they eat
- small benthic invertebrates
- worms
- crustaceans
Best baits
- pieces of shrimp
- clam
- worm
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- paddle tail lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- bait casting
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