Black Spinefoot (species: Siganus fuscescens) in Frankland Island Group, QLD (Gaia Guide)
Frankland Island Group, QLD does not include Siganus fuscescens.
Siganus fuscescens
Black Spinefoot


©Richard Ling: Black Spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens)

©John Turnbull: Black Spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens)

©FAO: Happy Moments (Siganus fuscescens)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Siganidae
Genus Siganus
Species Siganus fuscescens

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 5.6 cm to 40 cm (Total Length) - applies to Mature specimens
  • From 0 cm to 5.6 cm (Total Length) - applies to Immature specimens

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 50 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits algal and seagrass flats and shallow lagoon and coastal reefs (FishBase).

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - All the dorsal, pelvic and anal spines have grooves and poison glands. A wound from any of these spines can be very painful. The common name "Happy Moments", is a sarcastic reference to the pain endured by people who have not handled this fish with care.