Mottled Spinefoot
Siganus fuscescens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A schooling rabbitfish of algal and seagrass flats and shallow coastal reefs, it grazes filamentous algae as a juvenile and switches to leafy algae and seagrass as an adult. Its fins carry venomous spines backed by glands, so handle it with care. It is farmed commercially in Japan.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273912.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mottled Spinefoot live?
- The Mottled Spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Mottled Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The Mottled Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Mottled Spinefoot get?
- The Mottled Spinefoot grows to about 40 cm.