Streaked Spinefoot
Siganus javus is referred to as the Streaked Spinefoot, Java Rabbitfish, Streaked Rabbitfish and more. On its dorsal, anal & pelvic fins there are venonous spines to deter predators. It is found in tropicals seas, usually no deeper than 20 metres, in the Indo-Pacific region. It often swims in shoals of up to 20 individuals.
Streaked Spinefoot in a shoal of snapper.
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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Streaked Spinefoot
Siganus javus
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Acanthodii |
| Order: | Perciformes (Perch-Like Fish) |
| Family: | Siganidae (Rabbitfish) |
| Genus: | Siganus (Rabbitfish) |
| Species: | Siganus javus |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 30 centimetres |
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