Species
Barhead Rabbitfish
Siganus virgatus
Also known as Doublebar Rabbitfish · Double-Bar Rabbitfish · Double-Barred Rabbit-Fish · Double-Barred Rabbitfish · Doublebar Spinefoot · Doublebarred Spinefoot
Tier 5light tackleWANT
0 waypoints12–21 cm (max 30 cm) typical
Overview: about barhead rabbitfish
Small to medium-sized reef fish found in WA and NT, often in shallow inshore waters. Target with small jigs, soft plastics or bait in 1-20m, exercising care with venomous spines. A moderate fighter on light tackle.
Biology: Barhead Rabbitfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Pelagic, Reef
- Typical size
- 12–21 cm (max 30 cm)
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
Safety & handling
Venomous spines (moderate)Location: spines. Handle with caution — use gloves or a lip-grip.
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