Masked Rabbitfish
📖 Overview
Masked Rabbitfish (Siganus puellus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Siganidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Masked Rabbitfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Masked Rabbitfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Masked Rabbitfish is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae, adults on algae, tunicates, and sponges (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue-lined Rabbitfish · Blue-lined Spinefoot · Bluelined Rabbitfish · Masked Rabbit-fish · Masked Rabbitfish · Masked spinefoot |
| 🏳️Catalan | Gitano coral·lí |
| 🌍CES | králíčkovec modropruhý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Maskeret kaninfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Masken-Kaninchenfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Picot à lignes bleues · Picot lignes bleues · Poisson-lapin à lignes bleues |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce coniglio mascherato |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Majiriaigo · マジリアイゴ |
| 🌍MSA | Belaris · Belibas · Dengkis · Gelibas · Ketang lada · Lumban |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-coelho-de-linhas-azuis |
| 🌍TGL | Alama · Balawis · Indongan |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 眼帶臭肚魚 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Masked Rabbitfish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.