Orange-spotted spinefoot

Siganus guttatus

The orange-spotted spinefoot is a resilient and adaptable inhabitant of tropical coastal waters.

LC

Red List
Least Concern

Like all rabbitfish, the orange-spotted spinefoot has poisonous spines, and a sting from them 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 does well even at low salinity concentrations.

Since the orange-spotted spinefoot is known to be a good jumper, the aquarium must always be securely covered.

Taxonomy

Siganidae, genre Siganus (28 species)

Habitat

shallow coastal areas between reefs and mangroves; juvenile fish in seagrass beds and near river mouths

Behaviour and ecology

nocturnal, lives in swarms (adults usually in swarms of about 10 to 15 individuals)

Diet

benthic algae

Taxonomy

Siganidae, genre Siganus (28 species)

Habitat

shallow coastal areas between reefs and mangroves; juvenile fish in seagrass beds and near river mouths

Behaviour and ecology

nocturnal, lives in swarms (adults usually in swarms of about 10 to 15 individuals)

Diet

benthic algae

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