Yellow Goatfish

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Yellow Goatfish

Mulloidichthys martinicus

(Cuvier, 1829)

Code

277991

Summary

Saltwater fish. Goatfishes. Often seen drifting around the reef in large schools. At night it becomes a more active feeder, in sandy and grassy areas near reef, in rearch of food, by poking its barbels into the sediment.

To be confused with

- Spotted Goatfish Pseudupeneus maculatus

Characteristics

Size: 15 to 30 cm, max 45 cm.
Colour: Body is white with yellow stripe on each side, fins and tail are yellow.
Shape: The snout is short with two long barbels.

Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. Often seen drifting around the reef in large schools. At night it becomes a more active feeder in sandy and grassy areas near reef scouring for food, by poking its barbels into the sediment.