Foxface rabbitfish

Poisson tête de renard

Scientific name : Siganus vulpinus

Family : Siganidae
Size : Up to 25 cm
Distribution : West Pacific

Biology : When frightened, the livery looks completely different, with large dark mottling all over the body.
The 13 spines are connected to venom glands. The injuries caused are not really serious, but are quite painful and take a long time to heal.