Ayliffe's Goatfish
Mulloidichthys ayliffe
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–35 m
- Max size: 24.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this goatfish slips in among schools of bluestripe snapper, copying their colour and shape for safety, then breaks away after dark to feed. It probes rocky reefs and coral with the pair of sensory barbels under its chin, sniffing out buried prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Mulliformes › Mullidae › Mulloidichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712738.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ayliffe's Goatfish live?
- The Ayliffe's Goatfish (Mulloidichthys ayliffe) is typically found at 1–35 m.
- Is the Ayliffe's Goatfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ayliffe's Goatfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ayliffe's Goatfish get?
- The Ayliffe's Goatfish grows to about 24.5 cm.