Common names:
Dusky spinefoot
Occurrence:
introduced
Salinity:
marine
Abundance:
occasional (usually not seen)
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Ref: Azzurro, E., P. Schembri, R. Peirmani, A. Scarpato and F. Andaloro, 2007
Importance:
of no interest
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
A lessepsian migrant. Six individuals captured in October 2006 (Ref. 95694). Not a common species in the area; observed underwater (A. Buttigieg, pers. Comm.). "During 2002, 5 specimens of this species have been observed regularly by myself and many other divers at the Blue Grotto Valley". A. Buttigieg. "In 2003, 9 specimens are being seen Dailyby myself and other divers at the same site." A. Buttigieg. Also Ref. 93646, 95699, 95771.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mt.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Por, F.D., 1978
National Database:
Teleostei (teleosts) > Acanthuriformes (Surgeonfishes) > Siganidae (Rabbitfishes)
Etymology: Siganus:Latin, siganus = a fish, rabbit fish; by the similarity of the nose (Ref. 45335). More on author: Rüppell.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 40 m (Ref. 12382). Subtropical; 35°N - 35°S
Distribution
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