Family
Common name: Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganidae
The Siganidae family, commonly known as Rabbitfish or Foxfaces, includes marine fish known for their peaceful temperament and algae-eating habits, making them beneficial for controlling algae growth in reef aquariums. They possess a unique defense mechanism with venomous dorsal spines. Rabbitfish are generally hardy and adapt well to aquarium life, but they require ample swimming space and a diet rich in vegetable matter. They are also known for their bright colors and bold patterns, which can add visual interest to a tank.
- Common name: Streamlined spinefootScientific name: Siganus argenteus
- Common name: White Spotted RabbitfishScientific name: Siganus canaliculatus
- Common name: Blue-spotted spinefootScientific name: Siganus corallinus
- Common name: SpinefootScientific name: Siganus doliatus
- Common name: Orange-spotted spinefootScientific name: Siganus guttatus
- Common name: Streaked spinefootScientific name: Siganus javus
- Common name: Golden-lined spinefootScientific name: Siganus lineatus
- Common name: Squaretail rabbitfishScientific name: Siganus luridus
- Common name: Magnificent rabbitfishScientific name: Siganus magnificus
- Common name: Blackeye rabbitfishScientific name: Siganus puelloides
- Common name: Masked spinefootScientific name: Siganus puellus
- Common name: Goldspotted spinefootScientific name: Siganus punctatus
- Common name: Brownspotted spinefootScientific name: Siganus stellatus
- Common name: Blotched foxfaceScientific name: Siganus unimaculatus
- Common name: Bicolored foxfaceScientific name: Siganus uspi
- Common name: Barhead spinefootScientific name: Siganus virgatus
- Common name: Foxface rabbitfishScientific name: Siganus vulpinus