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Siganus guttatus
Siganidae [Rabbitfishes]
22.9 cm [max to 42 cm]
9.0 cm
262 gms
Marine, brackish
- 6 m
Turbid inshore reefs, mangroves. enter & leave rivers with the tide. Form schools. Feeds on benthic algae. Active in the night.
Commercial fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquarium trade.
Yes.
Orange spots on the body, with a large spot near the last few dorsal rays. Head with few stripes. Dusky blue-gray dorsally, sliver-gray below. Dorsal spines:13, rays:10; Anal spines:7, rays:9.
Spines stout, pungent & are venomous, so handle with care.
