Mexican Goatfish
Mulloidichthys dentatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–46 m
- Max size: 31 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goatfish of shallow coastal bottoms, the Mexican goatfish digs in the sand with a pair of chin barbels to flush out hidden prey. By day it schools or rests on the seabed, and at night it turns reddish and blotchy as it settles down.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Mulloidichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277990.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Goatfish live?
- The Mexican Goatfish (Mulloidichthys dentatus) is typically found at 3–46 m.
- Is the Mexican Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mexican Goatfish get?
- The Mexican Goatfish grows to about 31 cm.