The yellow goatfish is a vibrant marine fish known for its bright yellow coloration and elongated body. It typically reaches up to 16 inches in length and weighs around 2 pounds. Found in tropical and subtropical waters, it inhabits coral reefs and sandy bottoms. This species feeds on small invertebrates, using its barbels to detect prey, and often forms schools. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Yellow goatfish
length · weight
Yellow goatfish
length · weight
Yellow goatfish
length · weight
Yellow goatfish
length · weight


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