One-Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Description
of the One-Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
The One-Spot Foxface Rabbitfish is also known as the Spinefoot, Foxface,
Blotched Foxface or One Spot Foxface Lo. Its dorsal, pectoral and anal fins have venomous
spines. It is a hardy fish and suitable for beginners. The One
Spot Foxface is often confused with the Foxface Rabbitfish (Siganus
vulpinus), the only difference being that the foxface rabbitfish
doesn't have a dark spot on the upper side of its body.
Profile of
the One-Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Foxface Rabbitfish species.
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Size: Up to 20cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.0 to 8.4 Temp: 22 to 25 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae, Mysis Shrimp, Flaked Marine Food
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Temperament:
Timid fish that needs lots of hiding places in the tropical
aquarium
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Habitat: Reef
Dwellers at depths of up to 30m
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Behaviour: Good
community fish
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Range: Western
Pacific
Scientific
Classification of the One-Spot Foxface Rabbitfish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a
One-Spot
Foxface Rabbitfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are
One-Spot
Foxface Rabbitfish slimy?
Foxface Rabbitfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Foxface Rabbitfish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do
One-Spot
Foxface Rabbitfish have gills?
Gills enable the Foxface Rabbitfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the
One-Spot
Foxface Rabbitfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Foxface Rabbitfish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Foxface Rabbitfish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Foxface Rabbitfish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Foxface Rabbitfish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
One-Spot
Foxface Rabbitfish
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