Mulloidichthys vanicolensis Valenciennes 1831

yellow-stripe goatfish, yellowfin goatfish, gold-striped goatfish

Mulloidichthys vanicolensis, yellow-stripe goatfish

The Yellow-stripe goatfish, Mulloidichthys vanicolensis, has a silver body which is yellow on top, with a yellow stripe along the side. The tail fin is yellow and deeply forked, the other fins are also yellow.

Mulloidichthys vanicolensis, yellow-stripe goatfish

 

Distribution widespread, tropical Indo-Pacific
Depth usually 5-20m but recorded at over 100m
Max size 30cms
Family Mullidae - goatfishes