Mulloidichthys pfluegeri

(Steindachner 1900)

Orange Goatfish

Range: Indo-Pacific Ocean: Reunion to Hawaii, Marquesan and Society Islands, north to Southern Japan, and south to Tonga.

Size: 19 inches (48 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal sandy areas at depths between 75 - 350 feet (23 – 105 m), and feeds on shrimp, crabs, worms, snails, bivalves, and small fishes.

General Husbandry: Has an reddish body. Not purposely collected for the hobby, in fact, rarely seen in the wild.

FYI: Unsuitable for hobbyist aquariums.

Shown here for identification only.

Experience Level: Professional

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Carnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 240 gallons

Temperature Range: 70 - 79°F (21 – 26°C)

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Mullidae

Genus: Mulloidichthys