Blotched Foxface (Siganus unimaculatus)

Also known as Blackblotch Foxface, Blotched Foxface Rabbitfish, Foxface, Foxface Rabbitfish, Onespot Foxface, Onespot Foxface Rabbitfish, Onespot Rabbitfish, Spinefoo

Description

Also known as Blackblotch Foxface, Blotched Foxface Rabbitfish, Foxface, Foxface Rabbitfish, Onespot Foxface, Onespot Foxface Rabbitfish, Onespot Rabbitfish, Spinefoot.

Found in pairs, amongst the arms of branching corals, over lagoons, and outer reefs, rich in coral growth.
They feed on seaweeds.
Juveniles in schools.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 1-30m
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-unimaculatus.html

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