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Bicolored foxface

Siganus uspi

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Fun Facts

This species of fish can swim up to 98 feet (30 meters) deep.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Bicolored foxface

Size:

Bicolored foxface fish can grow to a maximum length of 9.4 inches (24 centimeters).

Diet:

This species feeds on various kinds of seaweed.

Range & Habitat:

In the western Pacific Ocean, bicolored foxface fish inhabit hard coral colonies, reef edges, crests and drop offs.

Details:

The bicolored foxface fish is a small, strikingly colored species. The front two-thirds of its body features a deep blue-black color, while the rear third is a vibrant yellow. A distinctive white stripe runs from beneath its chin to its gill slits.