Scribbled rabbitfish
Siganus doliatus
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Wild Reef
| Diet | Algae and seaweed |
|---|---|
| Size | Common length: 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Coral reefs in lagoons and seaward reefs in the West-Central Pacific Ocean |
| Habitat | Scribbled rabbitfish live in the coral-rich areas of lagoons and seaward reefs |
Did you know?
- Mostly found in pairs, scribbled rabbitfish rely on the buddy system to stay safe. Most pairings are male and female but same sex pairings occur too.
- Scribbled rabbitfish have venom in the spines found within the fins on their backs.
- After one encounter with a poisoned spine, predators steer clear of other scribbled rabbitfish.