Genus
Common name: Rabbitfish
Scientific name: Siganus
Siganus is a genus of fish known commonly as rabbitfish, foxface, or spinefoot, found in shallow lagoons and reefs. They are notable for their peaceful temperament and unique, rabbit-like appearance, characterized by a small mouth and large, dark eyes. Many species within this genus exhibit vibrant colors and patterns, making them popular in the reefkeeping hobby. They are herbivorous, feeding primarily on algae, and can help control algae growth in aquariums. However, they possess venomous spines for defense, so caution is advised when handling them.
- 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