Magnificent rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus)

Scientific name: Siganus magnificus Burgess, 1977

The Magnificent rabbitfish (Siganus magnificus) is a marine fish of the family Siganidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Thailand, including the Similan Islands to Java, Indonesia.

Magnificent rabbitfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 23. Ocular band dark chocolate brown to black; a broad white arc running from isthmus and thorax to bases of 2nd - 4th dorsal spines; posterior to white band, body brown or gray dorsally, whitish below. Spines stout, not very pungent and venomous. Preopercular angle 120?; strong overlapping scales cover cheeks, 8 or 9 rows deep below center of orbit; midline of thorax fully scaled. Opening of anterior nostril borne on a very short tube which is taller posteriorly.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Siganus magnificus
Family: Siganidae (Rabbitfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 24.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 3 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Thailand, including the Similan Islands to Java, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)