Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Blueline rabbitfish
Size:
On average, blueline rabbitfish grow to 10 inches (25 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These fish eat algae, tunicates like sea squirts and sponges.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the Indo-West Pacific, blueline rabbitfish inhabit shallow, coral dense areas, lagoons and outer reef flats.
Details:
Blueline rabbitfish are also called masked rabbitfish because of the mask-like black line running across their face. These fish primarily graze on algae, making them important for maintaining the health of coral ecosystems by preventing algae overgrowth. Blueline rabbitfish are often found in groups, forming schools that provide protection from predators in the wild.