Author: (Shaw, 1803)
FBname: Indian goatfish
Comments: Inhabit shallow sandy or silty areas (seagrass substrata) of coastal and inner lagoon reefs (Ref. 9710, 54393).  Occur singly or in schools (Ref. 5213).  Large adults usually at moderate depths to about 30 m (Ref. 48636).  Feed on benthic invertebrates; the diet including small crabs, amphipods, shrimps, small octopuses, polychaete worms, and small fishes (Ref. 54393).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 5284).