Mimic Goatfish
Mulloidichthys mimicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–15 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The mimic goatfish copies the colours of the common bluestripe snapper and slips into its daytime schools, hiding in plain sight among them. At night it disperses to trail its chin barbels across coral and rock, feeling out small prey in the sand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Mulloidichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218652.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mimic Goatfish live?
- The Mimic Goatfish (Mulloidichthys mimicus) is typically found at 12–15 m.
- Is the Mimic Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mimic Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mimic Goatfish get?
- The Mimic Goatfish grows to about 30 cm.