The Mexican Goatfish, Mulloidichthys dentatus, is a member of the Goatfish or Mullidae Family, and is known in Mexico as chivao barbón. The Mexican Goatfish inhabits coral and rocky reefs and adjacent sand and rubble bottoms from the intertidal zone to depths up to 110 m (360 feet). During the day, they form large non-feeding schools that commingle with other species and can change color to blend into the school.