Pflueger's goatfish (Mulloidichthys pfluegeri) is a saltwater species recorded in Taiwan. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 30–110 m. The main season in Taiwan runs all year.
Scientific name: Mulloidichthys pfluegeri · Water: Saltwater · Season: All year
Size: up to 40 cm
The Pflueger's goatfish is a mullid that schools over sandy patches and limestone bottoms from 30 to 110 m, and is a tropical species. It is active by day and may show four alternating dark red and light red bars on the body while feeding. It is available all year, not limited to a season. Its range runs from Reunion in the Indo-Pacific to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Society islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to Tonga; it is also in the Mariana and Marshall Islands of Micronesia. Maximum length is about 40 cm standard length. It is found over reef. It is a commercial and game species, sold at a medium price. Trophic level is 3.9, fishing vulnerability moderate to high at 48 of 100, and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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