Yellowfin Goatfish
Mulloidichthys martinicus
Sighting evidence at Chagville Point, Trinidad
Dense schools of yellowfin goatfish work the rubble margins below the reef slope, using chemosensory barbels to detect buried worms and crustaceans. They serve as a key prey species for the eagle rays and nurse sharks that make this site famous, and their abundance indicates a productive, nutrient-rich benthic environment. Schools of 200 or more individuals are common in the 10 to 20 meter range.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Yellowfin Goatfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.