Mimic goatfish (Mulloidichthys mimicus)

Scientific name: Mulloidichthys mimicus Randall & Gu?z?, 1980

Mimic goatfish (Mulloidichthys mimicus)

The Mimic goatfish (Mulloidichthys mimicus) is a marine fish of the family Mullidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Seychelles, Line and Marquesas islands.

Biology

Occurs in coral and rocky reefs. Mimics Lutjanus kasmira and may form aggregations with the said species during the day. Probably disperses at night to feed.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mulloidichthys mimicus
Family
Mullidae (Goatfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Depth range
12–15 m (39–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 12 - 15 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Seychelles, Line and Marquesas islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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