Bicolor Goatfish (Bleeker, 1852)
| Scientific Name | Parupeneus barberinoides |
| Diet | Carnivore - Requires frequent daily feeding |
| Alt Common Name | Dash and Dot Goatfish, Half and half goatfish, Swarthy-headed goatfish |
| Family | Mullidae |
| Origin | Indian and Pacific Oceans |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Reef Safe | Not recommended |
| Coloration | Reddish purple with white and yellow markings |
| Disposition | Peaceful |
| Hardiness | Moderate |
| Compatibility | Peaceful with own species. Peaceful with other families. |
| Mature Size | 10 inches |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Not visible |
| Venomous | No |
Notes: Goatfish enjoy a sandy bottom where they can use their barbels to probe through the substrate in search of food. This searching behavior keeps the sand bed sifted and free of anaerobic pockets. These fish form schools in the wild and have been reported to do so in large home aquariums as well.