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Barhead Spinefoot (Siganus virgatus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Siganus virgatus

(Valenciennes, 1835)

Barhead Spinefoot

Also known as: Doublebarred Spinefoot, Virgate Rabbitfish, Bluelined Spinefoot, Doublebar Rabbitfish

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

from 1 m

Max size

30 cm

Diet

Grazing on aquatic plants

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Acanthuriformes

Family

Siganidae

Where to find it
Other species in Siganidae
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Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus)

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New Caledonia Rabbitfish (Siganus woodlandi)

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Common Foxface (Siganus vulpinus)

Siganus vulpinus

Common Foxface

Brown-Spotted Spinefoot (Siganus stellatus)

Siganus stellatus

Brown-Spotted Spinefoot

Three-Spot Rabbitfish (Siganus trispilos)

Siganus trispilos

Three-Spot Rabbitfish

Forktail Rabbitfish (Siganus argenteus)

Siganus argenteus

Forktail Rabbitfish

Masked Rabbitfish (Siganus puellus)

Siganus puellus

Masked Rabbitfish

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