Genus
Common name: Goatfish
Scientific name: Mulloidichthys
Mulloidichthys is a genus of goatfish commonly found in tropical and subtropical seas. These fish are known for their distinctive pair of chin barbels, which they use to probe the sand for food. They are active and colorful, making them popular in the reef aquarium hobby. Goatfish are generally peaceful but can be disruptive to the substrate due to their foraging behavior. They are best kept in tanks with plenty of open sand areas and robust, well-anchored corals.
- Common name: Mexican goatfishScientific name: Mulloidichthys dentatus
- Common name: yellowstripe goatfishScientific name: Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
- Common name: goatfishScientific name: Mulloidichthys martinicus
- Common name: Mimic goatfishScientific name: Mulloidichthys mimicus
- Common name: Rosy goatfishScientific name: Mulloidichthys pfluegeri
- Common name: yellowfin goatfishScientific name: Mulloidichthys vanicolensis