Saltwater
Masked spinefoot
Siganus puellus
Siganidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 38 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 1,287 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Australia, China, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Malaysia, and 11 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Occurs in shallow, coral-rich areas of clear lagoons and seaward reefs. Individuals up to 7 cm SL forms large schools in shallows, lagoons and outer reef flats, particularly in areas dominated by luxurious growths of Acropora. Adults occur in pairs. Juveniles feed on filamentous algae, adults on algae, tunicates, and sponges. Can inflict painful stings.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Amphacanthus cyanotaenia
- Amphacanthus hexacanthus
- Amphacanthus ocularis
- Amphacanthus puellus
- Siganus hexacanthus
- Siganus marmoratus
In other languages
- Maskeret kaninfisk
- Kultakaniinikala
- Blu-lined spinefoot, Blue-lined rabbitfish, Blue-lined spinefoot, Bluelined rabbitfish, Bluelined spinefoot, Maiden spinefoot, Masked rabbit-fish, Masked rabbitfish, Rabbitfish, Spinefoot
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.