White-Spotted Spinefoot
Siganus canaliculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
It grazes algae across inshore reefs, estuaries and weedy lagoons, and unlike its close relatives it copes well with the murky water near river mouths. Juveniles gather in tight schools over rubble flats, and the venomous spines along its fins can deliver a painful sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219687.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Spotted Spinefoot live?
- The White-Spotted Spinefoot (Siganus canaliculatus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the White-Spotted Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The White-Spotted Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the White-Spotted Spinefoot get?
- The White-Spotted Spinefoot grows to about 40 cm.