| Common name | Bandtail goatfish |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | United States (contiguous states) |
| Locality | Hawaiian Islands |
| Ref. | |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
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| Remarks | As per the book entitled ""Hawaii's Fishes - A Guide for Snorkelers, Divers and Aquarists" (ISBN 1-56647-001-3) by John P. Hoover on page 69. |