Mulloidichthys ayliffe Uiblein, 2011 Indian mimic goatfish |
photo by
Field, R. |
Family: | Mullidae (Goatfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 24.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 35 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Oman, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Andaman Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Description: Body yellow with stripes three horizontal blue ending before caudal peduncle; fins yellow. Head length 3.2-3.6 in SL, length of snout 2.2.-2.4 and barbel 1.3-1.5 in HL. Body elongation moderate, depth 3.4-3.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits rocky reefs and coral areas. Mimics and aggregates with Lutjanus kasmira during the day. Disperses at night to feed. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |