Siganus vrigatus M

Описание

Siganus virgatus, commonly known as the barhead spinefoot or doublebar rabbitfish, is a marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Siganidae.

Morphology & Appearance

  • Size: Reaches a maximum length of 30 cm TL, with a common length of around 20 cm TL.

  • Body Shape: Deep, laterally compressed body with a bulging head profile.

  • Coloration: Pale silvery-white to yellowish base with a yellow back, dorsal fin, and caudal fin.

  • Distinct Markings: Features two broad, diagonal dark/brown bands across the head and front of the body, adorned with pale blue spots and lines.

  • Spines: Equipped with stout, venomous fin spines (13 dorsal spines and 7 anal spines).

Distribution & Habitat

  • Geographic Range: Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific region, ranging from India and Sri Lanka to Indonesia, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, and Northern Australia.

  • Depth & Environment: Inhabits shallow coral reefs, rocky substrates, estuaries, and mangroves at depths ranging from 1 to 20 meters.

Behavior & Diet

  • Diet: Primarily herbivorous (grazing on benthic seaweeds and macroalgae like Sargassum), functioning as an important algae browser on reefs.

  • Social Structure: Diurnal; juveniles often form groups, while adults are typically seen in pairs or living in isolation

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    Описание

    Siganus virgatus, commonly known as the barhead spinefoot or doublebar rabbitfish, is a marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Siganidae.

    Morphology & Appearance

    • Size: Reaches a maximum length of 30 cm TL, with a common length of around 20 cm TL.

    • Body Shape: Deep, laterally compressed body with a bulging head profile.

    • Coloration: Pale silvery-white to yellowish base with a yellow back, dorsal fin, and caudal fin.

    • Distinct Markings: Features two broad, diagonal dark/brown bands across the head and front of the body, adorned with pale blue spots and lines.

    • Spines: Equipped with stout, venomous fin spines (13 dorsal spines and 7 anal spines).

    Distribution & Habitat

    • Geographic Range: Found throughout the Indo-West Pacific region, ranging from India and Sri Lanka to Indonesia, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, and Northern Australia.

    • Depth & Environment: Inhabits shallow coral reefs, rocky substrates, estuaries, and mangroves at depths ranging from 1 to 20 meters.

    Behavior & Diet

    • Diet: Primarily herbivorous (grazing on benthic seaweeds and macroalgae like Sargassum), functioning as an important algae browser on reefs.

    • Social Structure: Diurnal; juveniles often form groups, while adults are typically seen in pairs or living in isolation

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