Yellow Goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Mulloidichthys martinicus
- Common name
- Yellow Goatfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Mullidae
- Genus
- Mulloidichthys
- Size
- 20–35 cm
- Depth
- 2–40 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, seagrass-meadow
- Behaviours
- benthic, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Macaronesia
Description
Mullid schooling sandy bottoms, Caribbean.
Photo of Yellow Goatfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Yellow Goatfish?
- Yellow Goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) reaches 20–35 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Yellow Goatfish?
- Yellow Goatfish is found between 2–40 m deep.
- Is the Yellow Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Yellow Goatfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Yellow Goatfish?
- Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Macaronesia.
Other species in the family Mullidae
- Mullus surmuletus - Striped red mullet
- Mullus barbatus - Red mullet
- Pseudupeneus maculatus - Spotted goatfish (Atlantic)
- Pseudupeneus prayensis - West African goatfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 277991)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2396844)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia