Appearance and lifestyle:
The foxface rabbitfish (Siganus vulpinus) has a bright yellow body and a white face with a black stripe from the top of the head, through the eye and to the snout, and a black patch from its pectoral fin to the bottom of its head. At night or when stressed, they can lighten their colouration to a mottled white brown. This fish is easily recognisable by its dorsal fin; usually flattened against the body, when stressed the rabbitfish will raise its spines, giving it a large, serrated appearance.
Habitat:
The foxface rabbitfish is a member of the Siganidae family, common in-home aquaria, but native to reefs, lagoons and shallow waters of the Pacific Ocean, particularly Taiwan and New Caledonia.
Diet:
The foxface rabbitfish is primarily herbivorous, requiring a diet of algae. However, it will readily feed on zooplankton if available.
Threats:
Not listed as threatened, but some of the threats they face is climate change, habitat degradation etc.