Labyrinth spinefoot (Siganus labyrinthodes)

Scientific name: Siganus labyrinthodes Bleeker, 1853

Labyrinth spinefoot (Siganus labyrinthodes)

The Labyrinth spinefoot (Siganus labyrinthodes) is a marine fish of the family Siganidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Indonesia (Java and Moluccas) but probably more widespread (e.g. Palawan; Pohnpei; Andaman Islands).

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 13. Golden-red dorsally, paler below. Spine stout, pungent and venomous. Preopercular angle 105? (95?); strong, overlapping scales cover cheeks; midline of thorax scaled, not pelvic ridges. Anterior encircled by a flattened flange or rim, broader posteriorly.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Siganus labyrinthodes
Family
Siganidae (Rabbitfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
25.0
Depth range
0–6 m (0–20 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 6 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia (Java and Moluccas) but probably more widespread (e.g. Palawan; Pohnpei; Andaman Islands).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Venomous
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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