Mexican goatfish (Mulloidichthys dentatus) fish species and information / pictures of Mexican goatfish - Mulloidichthys dentatus

Scientific Name
Mulloidichthys dentatus

Common Name
Mexican goatfish

Biology
Inhabits sand, mud and rock bottoms of shallow waters near the coast (Ref. 9322). Often occurs in small schools but may also be solitary. Feeds by digging in the sand with its barbels. Rests on the bottom at night, dramatically changing both color and daytime pattern to reddish blotches (Ref. 5227). Young are pelagic.