Sleeping Rabbitfish
This White-Spotted Rabbitfish - Siganus canaliculatus takes on different coloration and markings when resting/sleeping at night on the bottom, displaying mottled pattern of large brown blotches and obscure bars; also covered with numerous tiny pale brown spots and large whitish spots; often dark blotch behind upper gill opening.
Siganus canaliculatus inhabit inshore, algae reefs, estuaries and in large lagoons with algae-rubble habitats. Mainly common on rocky substrates. In contrast to S. fuscescens, this species seems to tolerate more turbid waters, occurring within the vicinity of river mouths especially around seagrass beds. Adults also occur several kilometers offshore in deep, clear waters. Juveniles form very large schools in shallow bays and coral reef flats; school size reduces with size, with adults occurring.. more
