Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloidichthys vanicolensis)

Yellowfin Goatfish, a reference photo — Photo: (c) João D'Andretta, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The yellowfin goatfish (Mulloidichthys vanicolensis) is a species of goatfish native to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellowfin Goatfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Mulloidichthys martinicus
Mulloidichthys dentatus
Lutjanus lutjanus
Ocyurus chrysurus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Syngnathiformes
Family: Mullidae
Genus: Mulloidichthys
Species: Mulloidichthys vanicolensis

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