noun
- a tropical marine fish of the family Siganidae, characterized by venomous spines and typically found in coral reefs
Usage: ichthyology
Examples
- The siganid swam gracefully among the coral formations.
- Marine biologists studied the feeding habits of various siganid species.
- Divers should be cautious of siganids due to their venomous spines.
- The aquarium’s tropical reef exhibit featured several colorful siganids.
- Siganids are important herbivores in coral reef ecosystems.