Common name: Goatfish

Parupeneus is a genus of goatfishes found in coral reef environments. These colorful fish are known for their distinctive barbels, which they use to sift through the substrate for food. They are active and hardy, making them suitable for larger reef or fish-only aquariums. Goatfishes are social and can be kept with other peaceful species, but they may prey on small invertebrates. They require a varied diet of meaty foods and plenty of swimming space.

1. 
   Common name: Bicolor goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus barberinoides
2. 
   Common name: Dash-and-dot goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus barberinus
3. Common name: Yellow-threaded goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus chrysonemus
4. 
   Common name: Whitesaddle goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus ciliatus
5. 
   Common name: doublebar goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus crassilabris
6. 
   Common name: golden goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus cyclostomus
7. 
   Common name: forsskâl's goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus forsskali
8. 
   Common name: Cinnabar goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus heptacanthus
9. 
   Common name: Indian goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus indicus
10. Common name: twobarred goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus insularis
11. 
    Common name: longbarbel goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus macronemus
12. Common name: Pearly goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus margaritatus
13. Common name: common goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus multifasciatus
14. Common name: sidespot goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus pleurostigma
15. 
    Common name: Whitesaddle goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus porphyreus
16. 
    Common name: twospot goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus rubescens
17. Common name: Tailspot goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus spilurus
18. 
    Common name: Indian Doublebar Goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus trifasciatus