goatfish 
noun (plural same or goatfishes)
North American term for red mullet.In the shallower water gather surgeonfish, triggerfish, scorpionfish, goatfish and giant clams....
- Dozens of demoiselles hovered, waiting for the combfish to remove their parasites while the goatfish below seemed oblivious to the free grooming services available.
- Following them will often be a crowd of wrasse or snapper, hoping to nip in for a free meal uncovered by the goatfish.