Blackeye Rabbitfish
Siganus puelloides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 31 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Paired adults of the blackeye rabbitfish browse rocks and coral reefs for sponges, colonial tunicates, and algae, sometimes gathering in small groups. Like its relatives it carries venom in the spines of its fins, so it is best admired and not handled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackeye Rabbitfish live?
- The Blackeye Rabbitfish (Siganus puelloides) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Blackeye Rabbitfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackeye Rabbitfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blackeye Rabbitfish get?
- The Blackeye Rabbitfish grows to about 31 cm.