The Blackeye rabbitfish (Siganus puelloides) is a saltwater fish of the family Siganidae that grows up to 31 cm.
Description
The Blackeye rabbitfish is a rabbitfish (Siganidae) from reef water of the western Indian Ocean, including the Maldives. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a deep, oval, laterally compressed body with a small, rabbit-like mouth. The body is yellow-brown with fine spots and a dark eye stripe. As a grazer it eats algae and seagrass on reefs and in lagoons. The spines in the dorsal, pelvic and anal fins are venomous and can give a painful puncture wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackeye rabbitfish?
The Blackeye rabbitfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blackeye rabbitfish live?
The Blackeye rabbitfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blackeye rabbitfish get?
The Blackeye rabbitfish grows to a maximum of about 31 cm.
Is the Blackeye rabbitfish dangerous to humans?
The Blackeye rabbitfish is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Siganus
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