Yellowfin Goatfish
Mulloidichthys vanicolensis
A tropical reef fish with distinctive yellow fins and two prominent barbels under the chin used for foraging in sand and rubble. Part of the goatfish family found in Indo-Pacific waters.
Yellowfin Goatfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Mulloidichthys vanicolensis
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits coral reefs, sandy bottoms, and seagrass beds in tropical waters. Typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing for other reef species using small hooks and light tackle with shrimp or cut bait. Often found in schools during the day.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellowfin 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™ worksYellowfin Goatfish questions people ask
Yellowfin Goatfish is Mulloidichthys vanicolensis.
A typical yellowfin goatfish runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellowfin goatfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits coral reefs, sandy bottoms, and seagrass beds in tropical waters. Typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing for other reef species using small hooks and light tackle with shrimp or cut bait. Often found in schools during the day. 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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