Brown-spotted Spinefoot hovering over the reef

Close-up of a Brown-spotted Spinefoot (Stellate Rabbitfish) hovering in perfect stillness over the reef. The brown spots on greenish-grey skin give an almost 3D effect in the still waters. Rabbitfish are herbivorous, found mostly in shallow waters where there is rich algae growth on the corals as they feed on benthic algae growing on the reef. They are nervous fish with venomous spines which they use for defence. Their sting is not fatal to humans however it can cause severe pain.

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Brown-spotted Spnefoot Facts
Other names: Stellate Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganus laqueus, Indian ocean subspecies of siganus stellatus
Family: Siganidae (Rabbitfishes)
Max. size: 40 cm
Depth: 1 - 30 metres
Diet: Benthic Seaweeds
Habitat: Coral rich lagoons, shallow coral reefs
Distribution: Indian Ocean: South Africa, East Africa, Mozambique Channel, Seychelles, Madagascar and Mascarenes east to Singapore.

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