Author: Cuvier, 1829
FBname: Finstripe goatfish
Remark: <i>Upeneus arge</i> Is considered to be valid by Randall (Ref. 54980) (after P. Guéze) in Carpenter & Niem (2001).
Comments: Inhabits sheltered, often turbid inshore waters over sand or mud substrates; found near corals (Ref. 5213), in very shallow water, usually in small groups (Ref. 9947).  Reported to cause hallucinations when eaten (Ref. 4690).