blotched foxface
| Scientific name | Siganus unimaculatus |
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| Descriptor | Evermann & Seale |
| Year of description | 1907 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Siganidae |
| Genus | Siganus |
Introduction
Siganus unimaculatus, commonly known as blotched foxface, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Longevity12 year
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Longevity12 year
How to recognize the blotched foxface ?
The blotched foxface measures between 18 and 20 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, noir and blanc body.
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 blotched foxface is a fish living as a couple naturally found near the bottom. This species is herbivorous .
Although the blotched foxface is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The blotched foxface 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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The blotched foxface is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. 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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Translation
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Tags
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
Scientific partners