About Parupeneus heptacanthus (Lacepède, 1802)
Taxonomic Naming History
Parupeneus heptacanthus was first described by Lacepède in 1802.
Common Names
This species is commonly called the cinnabar goatfish, and it is sold under the name "Red Mullet" in the United Kingdom.
Native Distribution
It is a species of goatfish that is native to the western Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.