Siganus magnificus (Burgess, 1977)

Magnificent rabbitfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Siganidae
Synonyms	Lo magnificus, ... more
Common names	Spinefoot, Andaman fox-face, Pragtkaninfisk, ... more

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Main reference

Woodland, D.J. 1990. (Ref. 1419)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 24.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine, usually 3 - 30 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 15°N - 0°N

Eastern Indian Ocean: Thailand, including the Similan Islands to Java, Indonesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 7; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 23. Ocular band dark chocolate brown to black; a broad white arc running from isthmus and thorax to bases of 2nd - 4th dorsal spines; posterior to white band, body brown or gray dorsally, whitish below. Spines stout, not very pungent and venomous. Preopercular angle 120°; strong overlapping scales cover cheeks, 8 or 9 rows deep below center of orbit; midline of thorax fully scaled. Opening of anterior nostril borne on a very short tube which is taller posteriorly.

Inhabits coral reefs and feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Adults occur in pairs, juveniles secretive in corals (Ref. 48637).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (22 of 100)	High

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Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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