Yellowstripe Goatfish (species: Mulloidichthys flavolineatus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
Yellowstripe Goatfish


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©Andy: Yellowstripe Goatfish (Mulloidichthys flavolineatus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Mullidae
Genus Mulloidichthys
Species Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 43 cm and averaging 23 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • Up to 76 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Occasionally schooling species inhabit shallow sandy areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. Large adults are often found solitary on sand slopes with other species following to feed on prey that are disturbed when it is feeding. (Fishbase)

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