The relationship between the size of the feeding range of the red fin butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus Park, 1797) and hard coral cover at Danjugan Island, West of Negros, Philippines
Date of Publication
1999
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
The foraging paths of the Chaetodon trifasciatus Park, 1797 were recorded and mapped out in May 1998, September 1998, and January 1999. The corresponding percent hard coral cover per site was recorded as well. The hypothesis upon which this study is based states that the relationship between the size of the foraging area of C. trifasciatus and percent hard coral cover is inversely proportional. The greater the coral cover, the smaller the size of the foraging area and the lesser coral cover, the larger the foraging area. The study however experienced factors of environmental stress and altered the foraging paths of the subjects in September 1998 and January 1999. The results showed to be contradictory to the hypothesis because the coral cover decreased in the succeeding study periods, the foraging path also decreased. Nonetheless, this study also reviewed other factors aside from coral cover that may affect the foraging areas of the C. trifasciatus.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08992
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
62 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Pterois volitans; Chaetodontidae
Recommended Citation
Ledesma, M. C., San Juan, C. S., & Garrido, J. G. (1999). The relationship between the size of the feeding range of the red fin butterflyfish (Chaetodon trifasciatus Park, 1797) and hard coral cover at Danjugan Island, West of Negros, Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11496
