Species FishBarred Rabbitfish

Barred Rabbitfish

Siganus doliatus

CommonFish
Illustration of Barred Rabbitfish (Siganus doliatus)

The Barred Rabbitfish features a striking pattern of vertical bars and a rabbit-like face. It is known for its ability to change color based on its environment.

Habitat
Commonly found in coral reefs and lagoons.
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily grazing on algae.
How common
Common

Recent Barred Rabbitfish sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Barred Rabbitfish? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.

Get Huck

Get an alert when a Barred Rabbitfish is spotted

Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.

Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Love fish? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More fish

Barred Soapfish
Barred Soapfish
Diploprion bifasciatus
Barred Thicklip
Barred Thicklip
Hemigymnus fasciatus
Barreleye
Barreleye
Macropinna microstoma
Barrier Reef Anemonefish
Barrier Reef Anemonefish
Amphiprion akindynos
Basking Shark
Basking Shark
Cetorhinus maximus
Bat Ray
Bat Ray
Myliobatis californica
Bay Anchovy
Bay Anchovy
Anchoa mitchilli
Bearded Seadevil
Bearded Seadevil
Linophryne arborifera