Foxface....spot or no spot?

[anonome]

Why do some foxfaces have the "norm" black spot, and I have seen some with no spot?

Could it be the difference between the male and female? Or just like I have blue eyes and you may have brown? Just curious.

 

[rcdude1990]

i have one without the spot, im not sure about the gender thing but i would like to no also y

 

[dogstar]

Two different species...
Siganus vulpinus does not have a spot and
Siganus unimaculatus does.

 

[babyb]

i never noticed this until yeasterday i was at the lfs and they had on the tanks "onespot foxface" and "no spot foxface"
is one more hardy than the other

 

[aquareefer]

Bot Foxfaces are great aquarium animals. They are hardy fishes that are often some of the sole survivors in a tank crash!
Both species are very similar, with the most notable difference being their their max size. The one with the spot (Siganus unimaculatus) can grow to a max size of about 7.9 inches, while the non-spotted one (Siganus vulpinus) can grow to a larger 9.4 inches.
Remember that both fish have a venomous spine, so be careful where you stick your hand!

 

[anonome]

Originally Posted by Dogstar
Two different species...
Siganus vulpinus does not have a spot and
Siganus unimaculatus does.
Thanks Dogstar....you are the man!! I knew I could depend on someone knowing. I happen to have the unimaculatus, with the spot. Thanks again!!!

 

[dogstar]

Originally Posted by Anonome
Thanks Dogstar....you are the man!! I knew I could depend on someone knowing. I happen to have the unimaculatus, with the spot. Thanks again!!!

ahhhhh, glad to help. When I can.

'' the man '' thats a bit much, but thanks.