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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.
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