Night dive off West Palm Beach, FL. 15m depth, small, 4-5cm in length. There were lots of juveniles of various species about, so it could be a youngster, but I just can't place it. The barbs should give it away, but it certainly doesn't look like any goatfish I know.
It was near the second fish, both hanging out on the bottom. I believe the second one is in fact a Juvenile Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus), which I've also never seen before.
Thanks!
It was near the second fish, both hanging out on the bottom. I believe the second one is in fact a Juvenile Spotted Goatfish (Pseudupeneus maculatus), which I've also never seen before.
Thanks!