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.
