Description
Also known as Barhead Spinefoot, Barred Rabbitfish, Blue-lined Rabbitfish, Blue-lined Spinefoot, Doliatus Foxface Fish, Pencil-streaked Rabbitfish, Pencil-streaked Spinefoot, Spinefoot.
Found in pairs or small schools, over drop-offs and reef edges, of lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on benthic seaweeds.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 2-15m
Widespread Western Pacific
Rabbitfish are usually found in algae rich reefs.
They have venomous spines in the Anal Fin and at both ends of the ventral fin. These can inflict extremely painful injuries. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Siganus-doliatus
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