Shoemaker Spinefoot
Siganus sutor
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A rabbitfish of inshore reefs and seagrass meadows, the shoemaker browses on algae in schools and reaches about forty five centimetres. Its fin spines carry venom that delivers a sharp sting, and the flesh, while eaten, is sometimes poisonous.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219688.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shoemaker Spinefoot live?
- The Shoemaker Spinefoot (Siganus sutor) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Shoemaker Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The Shoemaker Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Shoemaker Spinefoot get?
- The Shoemaker Spinefoot grows to about 45 cm.