Orange-Spotted Spinefoot
Siganus guttatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 42 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Its fin spines carry venom, so this rabbitfish is best admired rather than handled. It grazes algae on turbid inshore reefs and among mangroves, tolerates brackish water, and moves in and out of river mouths with the tide in small schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273913.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Spotted Spinefoot live?
- The Orange-Spotted Spinefoot (Siganus guttatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Orange-Spotted Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Spotted Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Orange-Spotted Spinefoot get?
- The Orange-Spotted Spinefoot grows to about 42 cm.