Which fish eat sea grass?

Several species of fish feed on seagrass, also known as marine or underwater grasses, as part of their diet. Examples of fish that eat seagrass include:

Parrotfish (Scaridae): Parrotfish use their specialized beak-like jaws to scrape and feed on seagrass and algae from coral reefs and seagrass beds.

Rabbitfish (Siganidae): Rabbitfish, also called spinefoot rabbitfish, are herbivorous fish commonly found in seagrass beds. They use their teeth to eat seagrass and algae.

Dugongs (Dugongidae): Dugongs are marine mammals that feed primarily on seagrass. They are herbivorous and rely heavily on seagrass meadows for sustenance.

Sea turtles (Cheloniidae): Some sea turtle species, such as the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), are herbivorous and consume seagrass as a significant part of their diet.

Manatees (Trichechidae): Manatees are large, aquatic mammals that are known to feed on various aquatic plants, including seagrass.

Damselfish (Pomacentridae): Certain species of damselfish, like the herbivorous damselfish (Stegastes planifrons), feed on seagrass and other algae in their environment.

Goatfish (Mullidae): Some species of goatfish are herbivorous and feed on seagrass and other plant matter.

Wrasses (Labridae): Some wrasse species, such as the bluehead wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum), incorporate seagrass into their diverse diet.

These fish species play essential roles in maintaining the balance of seagrass ecosystems by grazing and keeping seagrass beds healthy and productive. Seagrass provides food and shelter for various marine organisms, contributing to the overall biodiversity and productivity of coastal environments.