Three-blotched Rabbitfish (Siganus trispilos)

Also known as Coral Rabbitfish, Coral Spinefoot, Spinefoot, Threeblotch Rabbitfish, Threeblotch Spinefoot, Three-blotched Spinefoot, Threespot Rabbitfish, Threespot Spinefoot

Description

Also know as Coral Rabbitfish, Coral Spinefoot, Spinefoot, Threeblotch Rabbitfish, Threeblotch Spinefoot, Three-blotched Spinefoot, Threespot Rabbitfish, Threespot Spinefoot.

Found in pairs, over reefs rich in hard corals, especially branching corals.
They feed on algae.
Length - 25cm
Depth - 1-5m
Eastern Indian Ocean - Northwest Australia

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/4612

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