Threeblotched Rabbitfish
Siganus trispilos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–5 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This rabbitfish is bound tightly to living coral, pairing off in thickets of branching Acropora. It reaches about 25 centimetres and carries the venomous fin spines common to its family, so it is best admired rather than handled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273924.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threeblotched Rabbitfish live?
- The Threeblotched Rabbitfish (Siganus trispilos) is typically found at 3–5 m.
- Is the Threeblotched Rabbitfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threeblotched Rabbitfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threeblotched Rabbitfish get?
- The Threeblotched Rabbitfish grows to about 25 cm.