Description

Also known as Maze Rabbitfish, Maze Spinefoot, Reticulated Rabbitfish, Reticulated Spinefoot, Spinefoot, Vermiculated Rabbitfish, Vermiculated Spinefoot.

Found in small to very large schools, over mangroves, rocks and seagrass beds, of lagoons and coastal reefs rich in algae growth. When resting or threatened these rabbitfish change to a blotched pattern.
They feed on algae.
Juveniles found close to mangroves.
Length - 37cm
Depth - 0-20m
Widespread Indo-West 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/4561