Ecology Summary - Siganus rivulatus
Ecology of Siganus rivulatus
 
Main Ref. Woodland, D.J., 1990
Remarks Schooling species, with juveniles forming strikingly dense schools. Herbivorous, mainly chlorophytes and rhodophytes. Dwells in sandy substrates covered by algae and seagrass (Ref. 127989).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Siganus rivulatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom: sand; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. FAO EastMed Project, 2013
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; sea grass;
Special habitats Ref. Golani, D., E. Azurro, J. DulÄić, E. Massutí and L. Orsi-Relini, 2021

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Woodland, D.J., 1990
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit Ref. Woodland, D.J., 1990
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
Ref. Lundberg, B. and D. Golani, 1995
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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