Upeneus francisi Randall & Guézé, 1992
Francis' goatfish
Upeneus francisi
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Mullidae (Goatfishes)
 Max. size:  7.22 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 2 - 20 m
 Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island and New Zealand.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7. Differs from other Upeneus with 7-spined dorsal fin in generally having14 pectoral fin rays; 9 + 22-23 gill rakers; 29 - 30 lateral line scales; no information regarding teeth on ectopterygoid and color of peritoneum (Ref. 43139).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 17.02.95
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 15.04.10

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