Marbled Spinefoot (Rabbitfish)
Siganus rivulatus
Also known as: Rabbitfish
Reef/KelpShore
Score
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Prime time
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Depth
0–30m
Platform
Shore
Depth range
0–30mMedium
Findr bio
A reef grazer that shoals tight over rocky ground — handle me carefully at the hook, the spines sting more than the fight does.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreWreck reefShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsPrawns
Effective techniques
Bottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
Day
My dorsal and pelvic fin spines carry a mild venom — a defense that hasn't stopped me from becoming a common Red Sea reef catch and food fish across Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia.