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Food and Feeding Habits Summary Xiphister atropurpureus
 
Main Ref. Boyle, K.S. and M.H. Horn, 2006
Fish stage juv./adults Mean length 12.30 SL
Sample size 18 Percent empty 11.1
Country USA Locality central California, 2000--2001
Period
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Highlighted items on the list are known Feeding Periods of Xiphister atropurpureus
Diet percent Food I Food II Food III Prey stage Item Name Comments
15.10 % zoobenthos benth. crust. amphipods juv./adults amphipods
4.80 % plants other plants benthic algae/weeds leaves/blades Phyllospadix sp. Phyllospadix sp.
60.50 % plants other plants benthic algae/weeds leaves/blades macroalgae macroalgae 59.5
3.10 % detritus detritus carcasses n.a./others Animal remains unid. Animal prey
1.70 % zoobenthos benth. crust. crabs juv./adults crabs
8.80 % zoobenthos worms polychaetes juv./adults polychaetes
6.00 % zoobenthos benth. crust. shrimps/prawns juv./adults shrimps/prawns
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