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  • Barhead spinefoot

    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.

    Distribution

    Verbreitungskarte Kopfband-Kaninchenfisch
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    Conservation status

    IUCN RedList