Pflueger's Goatfish
Mulloidichthys pfluegeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–110 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pair of chin barbels lets this goatfish taste the bottom for hidden prey as it schools over sand and limestone below 30 metres. It can flush several alternating red bars across its body while feeding, and reaches about 40 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Mulloidichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218650.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pflueger's Goatfish live?
- The Pflueger's Goatfish (Mulloidichthys pfluegeri) is typically found at 30–110 m.
- Is the Pflueger's Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pflueger's Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pflueger's Goatfish get?
- The Pflueger's Goatfish grows to about 40 cm.