Species
Whitespotted Rabbitfish
Siganus canaliculatus
Tier 5light tackle
0 waypoints16–28 cm (max 40 cm) typical
Overview: about whitespotted rabbitfish
Small to moderate-sized reef fish found in inshore and offshore waters of northern Australia, known for venomous spines. Target with small jigs, soft plastics or fly in 1-20m over seagrass beds or reef edges. Handle with care due to venomous spines.
Biology: Whitespotted Rabbitfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 16–28 cm (max 40 cm)
- Diet
- benthic algae and, to a lesser extent, on sea grass
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
Safety & handling
Venomous spines (moderate)Location: spines. Handle with caution — use gloves or a lip-grip.
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