Bicolor goatfish

Bicolor goatfish

Goatfish with yellow rear part.

Characteristics

A goatfish with a bright yellow back of the body leading to the tail fin. A black-brown and white vertical stripe runs from the head.

The barbels are a dark orange color at the base, and become lighter towards the tip. The edges of the eyes are red.

Picture of Bicolor goatfish

Ecology

They live on rocky reefs, coral reefs, and the surrounding sandy bottom. They are often found alone, but can also gather in groups of several.

They prey on animal matter on the seabed.

Habitat

Arasaki, Miura Peninsula

I took this photo around noon in August on a sandy area where the waves were rising and sand was starting to fly.

There was a small goatfish of an unfamiliar color mixed in with the stingrays and other fish. The tail fin and whiskers were bright and beautiful.

Pictures

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Picture of Bicolor goatfish1|Bright yellow from the caudal fin.
Bright yellow from the caudal fin.
Picture of Bicolor goatfish2|Barbels are orange.
Barbels are orange.
Picture of Bicolor goatfish3|A black-brown and white vertical stripe runs from the
A black-brown and white vertical stripe runs from the
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