1. Churaumi Fish Encyclopedia
  2. Yellowfin goatfish
  • The Sea of Tropical Fish
  • Rareness:★★★★

Yellowfin goatfish

Inhabits coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific including southern Japan. Reaches 30 cm in length. They have a pair of chin barbels which they use to find food on the seafloor. They form large schools.

Scientific name Mulloidichthys vanicolensis
English name Yellowfin goatfish
{**}