WHITE-SPOTTED SPINEFOOT
Siganus canaliculatus
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Inhabits inshore, algae reefs, estuaries and in large lagoons with Algae-rubble habitats. Mainly common on rocky substrates (Ref. 48637). In contrast to S. fuscescens, this species seems to tolerate more turbid waters, occurring within the vicinity of river mouths especially around seagrass beds. Also occurs several kilometers offshore in deep, clear waters. Juveniles form very large schools in shallow bays and coral reef flats; school size reduces with size, with adults occurring in groups of 20 individuals or so. Herbivorous, feeds on benthic algae and to some extent on seagrass. Consumed as food; and have poisonous spines (Ref. 4537).
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