Yellow-stripe Goatfish

Mulloidichthys vanicolensis
(Other names Yellow Goatfish, Yellowfin Goatfish)
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They are white bodied with a bright yellow horizontal line running from the eye to the caudal fin. They also have yellow ventral, anal, tail and dorsal fins, as well as yellow along the top third of their body. During the day they are seen in groups feeding along coastal reefs and lagoons, by night they feed individually.

Size: Length 38cm (Maximum)

Diet: Crustaceans & Small Worms

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Left: John Natoli
Centre: Collette Bagnato
Right: Kieren Curry
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