Blotched Foxface
Siganus unimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: DD
A reef rabbitfish that lives among staghorn coral in lagoons and outer reefs, this foxface feeds on seaweeds. Tiny juveniles travel in schools of hundreds, while larger fish settle into pairs. Its fin spines are venomous, and it grows to about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acanthuriformes › Siganidae › Siganus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273925.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blotched Foxface live?
- The Blotched Foxface (Siganus unimaculatus) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Blotched Foxface dangerous to divers?
- The Blotched Foxface can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blotched Foxface get?
- The Blotched Foxface grows to about 20 cm.