Saltwater
Marbled Spinefoot
Siganus rivulatus
Hebrew name: סיכן מנומר
- Peak season
- Late spring through early autumn
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–1.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–30 m
Habitat
Shallow rocky reefs and seagrass beds along eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts. Lessepsian invader; very common.
Behavior
Schooling herbivore grazing on algae. Venomous dorsal and anal spines — handle with care after landing.
Best techniques
- Float fishing with bread or seaweed
- Light bottom rig with small hooks
- Bread-flake bait near rocks
- Drop-shot near rocky shoreline
