Diets of coral-dwelling fishes of the genus Gobiodon with evidence of corallivory
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posted on 2024-06-18, 09:24authored byRM Brooker, PL Munday, TD Ainsworth
Evidence of facultative corallivory is documented in three species of obligate coral-dwelling gobies (genus Gobiodon) based on the presence of spirocysts in gut contents. Coral-dwelling gobies also consumed a broad range of other items with gut contents dominated by algae, invertebrates and amorphous material. Dietary similarities between species suggest corallivory may be widespread in this genus.