Golden-Lined Spinefoot
Siganus lineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 43 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Young golden lined spinefoots gather in big schools over estuaries and seagrass, but the groups shrink with age until only ten to twenty fish stay together as adults on lagoon reefs and rubble. The slender dorsal and anal spines carry venom, so a careless grip earns a sharp sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273916.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden-Lined Spinefoot live?
- The Golden-Lined Spinefoot (Siganus lineatus) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Golden-Lined Spinefoot dangerous to divers?
- The Golden-Lined Spinefoot can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Golden-Lined Spinefoot get?
- The Golden-Lined Spinefoot grows to about 43 cm.