barhead spinefoot
| Scientific name | Siganus virgatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1835 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Siganidae |
| Genus | Siganus |
Introduction
Siganus virgatus, commonly known as barhead spinefoot, is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Patternmultiple
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Patternmultiple
How to recognize the barhead spinefoot ?
The barhead spinefoot measures between 20 and 30 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, bleu and blanc body. The also has multiple.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The barhead spinefoot is a fish living as a couple naturally found near the bottom. This species is herbivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The barhead spinefoot is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
The barhead spinefoot is most often found at a depth between 1m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
Scientific partners