Goatfish

Scientific name
Upeneichthys porosus
Other names
Red mullet.
Eating
An under-rated eating fish, nice to eat.
Habitat
Mainly sandy bottoms near drop offs and weed lines.

Fishing
Not normally caught, puts up a poor fight when hooked.

Spearfishing
Not normally speared unless in competitions; however, if you are planning to spear one the best bet is to let it “rest” on the bottom then shoot it.

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