Le régime alimentaire du Siganus sutor

Diet

• Siganus sutor, also known as the shoemaker spinefoot, is an herbivorous fish species
• Its diet consists mainly of algae, including:
  • Green algae (Chlorophyta)
  • Red algae (Rhodophyta)
  • Brown algae (Phaeophyta)
• Additionally, it also consumes:
  • Seaweeds
  • Seagrasses
  • Detritus

Feeding Behavior

• Siganus sutor is a diurnal feeder, meaning it is active during the day and rests at night
• It is a secretive feeder, often hiding in crevices or under rocks to feed
• The fish uses its pointed snout to browse for food and its small mouth to grasp and tear algae
• It is known to be a territorial species, with individuals defending their feeding territories from other Siganus sutor
• Siganus sutor has also been observed to form small groups, often consisting of 2-5 individuals, to feed together in areas with abundant food sources.

Découvrez les habitudes alimentaires du Siganus sutor, un poisson herbivore qui se nourrit d'algues, de seaweeds, de seagrasses et de détritus. Apprenez-en plus sur son comportement alimentaire diurne et secret.