Rabbitfish is economically valuable teleost species which lives in shallow coastal waters. Two species of rabbit fish have been recognized in southern sea of Iran (Persian gulf) as namely Siganus sutor and Siganus javus. In the current study, in order to investigate the histology of the annular ligament of the S. javus' eye, the prepared sections of the eyes of twelve healthy specimens were stu...

Rabbitfish is economically valuable teleost species which lives in shallow coastal waters. Two species of rabbit fish have been recognized in southern sea of Iran (Persian gulf) as namely Siganus sutor and Siganus javus. In the current study, in order to investigate the histology of the annular ligament of the S. javus’ eye, the prepared sections of the eyes of twelve healthy specimens were stu...

rabbitfish is economically valuable teleost species which lives in shallow coastalwaters. two species of rabbit fish have been recognized in southern sea of iran (persiangulf) as namely siganus sutor and siganus javus. in the current study, in order toinvestigate the histology of the annular ligament of the s. javus’ eye, the prepared sectionsof the eyes of twelve healthy specimens were studied...

Herbivorous fishes play important functional roles in coral reef ecosystems, and their influence on mediating competitive dynamics between corals macroalgae is well studied. Nonetheless, direct interactions herbivorous may also be relevant, although these are less Here, we describe a series of observations schools the streaked rabbitfish (Siganus javus) nibbling black (order Antipatharia) at SS...

Rabbitfishes (Siganids) fishing activities tend to increase and potentially impact fish target ecosystem, which is indicated by changes in population size structure the trophic level of catches. Scientific information on Siganids techniques its ecological are limited. The aims study are: (1) describe technical aspects fishery; (2) estimate parameters length at first maturity (Lm) as catch limit...

Objectives: The main objective of the study was to collect and rear unmarketable, small sized S.javus which is mostly rejected by traditional fisherman. During fishing activities, under ranging in sizes from 25 40 kg (< 30-40 % total catch/day) being captured. Due very low marketable value these fishes (<250 g) get rejected. Therefore, we utilized this as an economically viable option for...

The present study examined pair formation, spatial pattern of home range and spatial variation in density, size and social status of blotched foxface Siganus unimaculatus (family Siganidae) on an Okinawan coral reef. Of 32 pairs sampled for sexing, 31 (96.9%) were heterosexual and showed size-assortative pairing. Developed ovaries were found in April and July, whereas oocytes were immature in A...