Foxface rabbitfish size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 20 cm. The largest on record measured 25 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 14 Siganus species on LumaReef: 25 cm (Barred Rabbitfish) to 53 cm (Java Rabbitfish).

Foxface rabbitfish tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Foxface rabbitfish tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Threadfin butterflyfish, Squarespot anthias, and Yellow tang.

Foxface rabbitfish depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 30 m down. Close to most Siganus on LumaReef (1–30 m).

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Foxface rabbitfish

Siganus vulpinus

Nose down it picks at the rock; scared, it flips to a mottled night coat.

The Foxface rabbitfish (Siganus vulpinus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Siganidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 30 m deep. Adults grow to about 20 cm; the largest on record measured 25 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 20 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres10 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres21 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres40 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres48 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 25 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m30 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderAcanthuriformes
FamilySiganidae
GenusSiganus
SpeciesSiganus vulpinus
Described bySchlegel & Müller, 1845

In other languages

English: Foxface
German: Fuchsgesicht
French: Picot renard
Italian: Pesce coniglio volpino
Dutch: Vossenkopvis
Russian: Пестряк-лис
Chinese: 狐蓝子鱼

Quick answers

Foxface rabbitfish size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 20 cm. The largest on record measured 25 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 14 Siganus species on LumaReef: 25 cm (Barred Rabbitfish) to 53 cm (Java Rabbitfish).
Foxface rabbitfish tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Foxface rabbitfish water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5.
Foxface rabbitfish tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Threadfin butterflyfish, Squarespot anthias, and Yellow tang.
Foxface rabbitfish: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Foxface rabbitfish and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Foxface rabbitfish depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 30 m down. Close to most Siganus on LumaReef (1–30 m).