Virgate Rabbitfish
Siganus virgatus
Also known as: Barhead Rabbitfish, Barhead Spinefoot, Doublebar Rabbitfish, Double-barred Rabbitfish, Double-barred Spinefoot, Spinefoot, Two-barred Rabbitfish, Two-barred Spinefoot, Virgate Spinefoot
- Barhead Rabbitfish
- Barhead Spinefoot
- Doublebar Rabbitfish
- Double-barred Rabbitfish
- Double-barred Spinefoot
- Spinefoot
- Two-barred Rabbitfish
- Two-barred Spinefoot
- Virgate Spinefoot
Overview
Found in pairs, over shallow, hard and soft coral sand patches, of estuaries, coastal reef flats, and slopes.
Juveniles found in mangroves.
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.
How to identify
- Behaviour
- pairs
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 6
Found in pairs, over shallow, hard and soft coral sand patches, of estuaries, coastal reef flats, and slopes.
Adult photos 7
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