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A prized food fish along the coast (siggan), grazing algae over shallow rocky reefs. Good eating, but its dorsal and anal spines are venomous. Handle with care when unhooking.
Shallow rocky and reef bottoms with algae
Grazes algae on shallow rocky reefs; schools by day.
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Light or light rig with small hooks; these are reef grazers, so fish small natural baits.
Bread, dough or algae on a small hook — these grazers won't chase lures.
Eating & safety
Best conditions: Grazes algae on shallow rocky reefs; schools by day.
Loved on the plate, feared on the hook. The spines sting even after the fish is landed.