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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Family Siganidae |
| Streaked
rabbitfish Siganus javus Family Siganidae updated Feb 11 Where seen? This handsomely spotted and striped fish is sometimes seen on our Northern shores, near coral rubble and seagrasses. Features: To about 40cm, those seen about 10-20cm. It has many small white spots on the upper side of the body and fine longitudinal lines on the lower part of the body. The head and fins are often yellow and the tail fin is dark. What does it eat? Juveniles feed on algae growing on the bottom, sometimes entering river mouths to do so. Adults may feed on plankton in mid-water. |
 Chek Jawa, Aug 02 |
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Streaked rabbitfishes on Singapore shores
 Tanah Merah, Dec 09 |
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