Siganus rivulatus

Rabbitfish

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  • Marbled spinefoot
  • Rotmeer-Kaninchenfisch
  • Poisson-lapin à vente strié
  • Pez conejo jaspeado
  • Pesce coniglio

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 30 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!