REEF: Common Caribbean reef fishes

These are among the most common reef fishes that divers will encounter in the Caribbean. More information at http://www.REEF.org.

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus, are long bodied fish with upturned mouths, that often swim vertically while trying to blend with vertical coral, like sea rods, sea pens, and pipe sponges.

Yellow Goatfish

The yellow goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus), also known as yellowsaddle or goldsaddle goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus), is a white to pale pink fish with a yellow stripe from the eye to the caudal peduncle.

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