Common name: Goatfish

The Mullidae family, commonly known as goatfish, is a group of colorful, bottom-dwelling fish known for their distinctive chin barbels, which they use to probe the sand for food. They are active during the day and often found in tropical and subtropical seas. Goatfish are appreciated in the aquarium trade for their vibrant colors and interesting behavior. They require a sandy substrate to exhibit natural foraging behavior and can be sensitive to water quality, so regular maintenance is crucial. They are generally peaceful but may eat small invertebrates.

1. 
   Common name: Mexican goatfish

   Scientific name: Mulloidichthys dentatus
2. 
   Common name: yellowstripe goatfish

   Scientific name: Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
3. 
   Common name: goatfish

   Scientific name: Mulloidichthys martinicus
4. 
   Common name: Mimic goatfish

   Scientific name: Mulloidichthys mimicus
5. 
   Common name: Rosy goatfish

   Scientific name: Mulloidichthys pfluegeri
6. 
   Common name: yellowfin goatfish

   Scientific name: Mulloidichthys vanicolensis
7. 
   Common name: Bicolor goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus barberinoides
8. 
   Common name: Dash-and-dot goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus barberinus
9. Common name: Yellow-threaded goatfish

   Scientific name: Parupeneus chrysonemus
10. 
    Common name: Whitesaddle goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus ciliatus
11. 
    Common name: doublebar goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus crassilabris
12. 
    Common name: golden goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus cyclostomus
13. 
    Common name: forsskâl's goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus forsskali
14. 
    Common name: Cinnabar goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus heptacanthus
15. 
    Common name: Indian goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus indicus
16. Common name: twobarred goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus insularis
17. 
    Common name: longbarbel goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus macronemus
18. Common name: Pearly goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus margaritatus
19. Common name: common goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus multifasciatus
20. Common name: sidespot goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus pleurostigma
21. 
    Common name: Whitesaddle goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus porphyreus
22. 
    Common name: twospot goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus rubescens
23. Common name: Tailspot goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus spilurus
24. 
    Common name: Indian Doublebar Goatfish

    Scientific name: Parupeneus trifasciatus
25. 
    Common name: goatfish

    Scientific name: Pseudupeneus maculatus
26. Common name: Finstripe goatfish

    Scientific name: Upeneus taeniopterus
27. 
    Common name: Freckled goatfish

    Scientific name: Upeneus tragula
28. Common name: Bartail goatfish

    Scientific name: Upeneus vittatus