Dusky spinefoot
A species of Rabbitfish, Also known as Marbled spinefoot, Squaretail rabbitfish Scientific name : Siganus luridus Genus : Rabbitfish
Dusky spinefoot, A species of Rabbitfish
Also known as:
Marbled spinefoot, Squaretail rabbitfish
Botanical name: Siganus luridus
Genus: Rabbitfish
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Description
Description
The dusky spinefoot, also known the squaretail rabbitfish,is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a rabbitfish belonging to the family Siganidae. It is native to the western Indian Ocean which has spread to the Mediterranean Sea through the Suez Canal. Its fin spines contain venom. It is regarded as a food fish.
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Perch-like fish Family
Rabbitfishes Genus
Rabbitfish Species
Dusky spinefoot