Barhead spinefoot
Siganus virgatus
Taxonomy | Acanthuriformes, rabbitfish (29 species) |
Habitat | Coastal areas with hard or soft coral reefs |
Activity pattern | Small juveniles in mangrove forests also freshwater, swim in groups in the shelter of corals. In the reefs large juveniles and adults in pairs. |
Diet | Seagrass |
Body length | Up to 30 cm, usually about 20 cm |
Poisonousness | toxic |
Commerce | Aquaristics |
Current population | unknown. |