Variegated spinefoot (Siganus randalli)

Scientific name: Siganus randalli Woodland, 1990

Variegated spinefoot (Siganus randalli)

The Variegated spinefoot (Siganus randalli) is a marine fish of the family Siganidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Guam.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 23. Body is bronze, with bluish spots on the head and anterior portion of the body. These spots join in the posterior portion to form vermiculating patterns. Preopercular angle 98?-102?; strong scales covering cheeks with 9-11 rows deep below center of orbit; midline of thorax scaled, pelvic ridges without scales. Low rim of anterior nostril bearing a minute, pointed peak posteriorly. The spines are stout, blunt and venomous. S. randalli is similar to S. vermiculatus but is spotted on the head and front of the back.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Siganus randalli
Family
Siganidae (Rabbitfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Common length
25.0
Depth range
1–15 m (3–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Guam.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Venomous
Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquaculture: experimental
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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