Yellow Goatfish
Mulloidichthys martinicus
Also called Orange Goatfish
A tropical marine fish with distinctive orange coloration and two long barbels (whiskers) used for foraging in sand and rubble. They are primarily active during daylight hours and often form small schools.
Yellow Goatfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mulloidichthys martinicus
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found around coral reefs, sandy bottoms, and grass beds in shallow to moderate depths. They use their barbels to probe sand and sediment for small invertebrates and worms. Occasionally caught by reef anglers using small baits near the bottom.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellow goatfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksYellow Goatfish questions people ask
Yellow Goatfish is Mulloidichthys martinicus. Anglers also call it Orange Goatfish.
A typical yellow goatfish runs 6-12 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellow goatfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around coral reefs, sandy bottoms, and grass beds in shallow to moderate depths. They use their barbels to probe sand and sediment for small invertebrates and worms. Occasionally caught by reef anglers using small baits near the bottom. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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