Siganus vulpinus (Runo or fish-lap fish)

Lonely species, sometimes living in couple. He lives in the lagoons or external walls provided in corals and where the juveniles will take refuge at the slightest alert. There are different varieties of coloring, according to the distribution area. It is aggressive towards the fish of the same species.

The Siganus Vulpinus is a fish belonging to the Siganidae family. It is a medium -sized fish, reaching about 25 centimeters in length. Her dress is generally of a beautiful silver gray, with black spots on the back and sides. Its tail is long and narrow, and its fins are decorated with black vertical stripes. The siganus vulpinus has a rather elongated and lateral compressed body, which allows it to easily slip into the small interstices of the coral reef where it lives.

The Siganus Vulpinus is mainly a herbivorous fish, feeding mainly on algae and benthos. He is often seen in the process of scraping the bottom of the sea with his powerful teeth, or walking on the rocks and corals in search of food. The Siganus Vulpinus is a social fish, living in a group with other individuals of its species. The groups can be quite significant, with up to several hundred fish living together.

The Siganus Vulpinus is a very common fish in the coral reefs of the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. It is also found in the coastal waters of Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines and Indonesia. The Siganus Vulpinus is a fish much appreciated by divers because of its beautiful dress and its social behavior. However, it is also very popular with local fishermen for its flesh, which can pose a problem for the conservation of the species in certain regions.

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