Golden rabbitfish
Siganus guttatus
Like all rabbitfish, the Golden rabbitfish has poisonous spines whose sting can be painful and cause health problems.
Unlike most other rabbitfish, it is primarily nocturnal. It can tolerate a wide range of salinity levels and adapts well even to low salinity concentrations.
Since the Golden rabbitfish is known to be a good jumper, the aquarium must always be securely covered.
| Taxonomy | rabbitfish (Siganidae), rabbitfish (Siganus, 28 species) | |
| Habitat | shallow coastal areas between reefs and mangroves, juveniles in seagrass beds and near river mouths | |
| Mode of life | nocturnal, lives in schools (adults usually in schools of about 10 to 15 individuals) | |
| Diet | benthic algae | |
| Body length | about 25 cm (but up to 45 cm possible) | |
| Reproduction | usually spawns around midnight | |
| Threats | least concern | |
| Use | food fish, aquarium fish | |
| Current population | unknown; has become rare in Palau, but is still common elsewhere | |
| At Zoo Zurich since | 2026 |
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