Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Gold-spotted rabbitfish
Size:
These fish can grow up to 16 inches (40 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Gold-spotted rabbitfish eat seaweed, seagrass and algae.
Range & Habitat:
In the western Pacific Ocean, gold-spotted rabbitfish live in lagoons and coral reef communities.
Details:
Gold-spotted rabbitfish have pale blue bodies covered in tiny orange dots from their head to their deeply forked tails. Gold-spotted rabbitfish are able to blend into coral habitats almost seamlessly with their unique coloring and dotted pattern. Rabbitfish have sharp spines on their dorsal fin, which they use for protection against predators. These fish are herbivores, feeding on algae and contributing to the health of coral reefs by controlling algae growth.