Brown-Spotted Spinefoot
Siganus stellatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A reef rabbitfish with venomous fin spines, it grazes on benthic seaweeds while adults move in pairs and the young school in weedy estuaries. Those grooved spines deliver a painful sting, so handle it with care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219692.
FAQ
- Is the Brown-Spotted Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The Brown-Spotted Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Brown-Spotted Spinefoot get?
- The Brown-Spotted Spinefoot grows to about 40 cm.