Author: Poey, 1852
FBname: Dwarf goatfish
Comments: Found over mud and sand bottoms (Ref. 3792).  Juveniles up to 8 cm are pelagic (Ref. 9626).  Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 3792).  Flesh considered good quality; marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 3792).  In southwestern Brazil found in 112 m depth (Ref. 47377).