Peppered Spinefoot (Siganus punctatissimus)

Also known as Fine-spotted Rabbitfish, Fine-spotted Spinefoot, Peppered Rabbitfish, Shoemaker Spinefoot, Spinefoot

Description

Also known as Fine-spotted Rabbitfish, Fine-spotted Spinefoot, Peppered Rabbitfish, Shoemaker Spinefoot, Spinefoot.

Found in pairs, over steep slopes, channel reefs, harbours, and in lagoons.
They feed on benthic seaweeds.
Length - 28cm
Depth - 3-30m
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/4620

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