Blue-Spotted Spinefoot
Siganus corallinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–30 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Bright with blue spots over coral rich lagoons, this spinefoot pairs off as an adult to graze algae on shallow reefs, while juveniles shoal in seagrass beds among Acropora coral. Its fin spines carry venom, and the flesh is occasionally poisonous to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219690.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue-Spotted Spinefoot live?
- The Blue-Spotted Spinefoot (Siganus corallinus) is typically found at 3–30 m.
- Is the Blue-Spotted Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The Blue-Spotted Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blue-Spotted Spinefoot get?
- The Blue-Spotted Spinefoot grows to about 35 cm.