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Masked spinefoot
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Distributed in the western Pacific Ocean including the Ryukyu Islands. Its body is vivid yellow with blue lines and scattered speckles. The juveniles are herbivorous, but once they become adults they feed on ascidians (sea squirts) and sponges.

Scientific name Siganus puellus
English name Masked spinefoot
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