Food preferences of rabbit fishes (Siganus javus) in Chendering Coastal Area and Setiu Wetland, Terengganu

Abstract

A study has been conducted in order to detennine the stomach content of Siganusjavus or 'dengkis' from the family Siganidae at two different locations, which is Setiu Wetland, Setiu and Chendering coastal area, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. A total of 88 fishes of rabbit fishes, of which 70 of them were taken from Setiu Wetland, and were examined their stomach content. The food item inside the stomach have been observed and counted by using the suitable method. Early observation shows that almost 100% of the content is filled with algae. A few type of zooplankton such as copepod, amphipod and also isopods were also observed.