Siganus stellatus

(Forsskal, 1775)

Brown-spotted Spinefoot Rabbitfish

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and East Africa to the Andaman Sea.

Size: 16 inches (40 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coastal areas rich in algae and usually found at depths between 15 - 100 feet (5 - 30 m) where it feeds mainly upon algae and some benthic invertebrates.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Acanthuroidei

Family: Siganidae

Genus: Siganus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.