Foxface rabbitfish
Siganus vulpinus
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Wild Reef
| Diet | Algae and seagrass |
|---|---|
| Size | Common length: 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Lagoons, seaward reefs and coral reefs in the East Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans |
| Habitat | Foxface rabbitfish live in the coral rich areas of shallow coastal waters |
Did you know?
- Rabbitfish have venom in the spines found within the fins on their backs.
- This species of rabbitfish form pairs for feeding. Some scientists believe this allows each fish to forage in tight spaces where it might be difficult to spot predators alone.