Description

Also known as Barhead Rabbitfish, Barhead Spinefoot, Doublebar Rabbitfish, Double-barred Rabbitfish, Double-barred Spinefoot, Spinefoot, Two-barred Rabbitfish, Two-barred Spinefoot, Virgate Spinefoot.

Found in pairs, over shallow, hard and soft coral sand patches, of estuaries, coastal reef flats, and slopes.
They feed on benthic seaweeds.
Juveniles found in mangroves.
Length - 30cm
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/Siganus-virgatus