Food and Feeding Habits Summary Anoplarchus purpurescens
 
Main Ref. Boyle, K.S. and M.H. Horn, 2006
Fish stage juv./adults Mean length 5.90 SL
Sample size 14 Percent empty 42.9
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 Anoplarchus purpurescens
Diet percent Food I Food II Food III Prey stage Item Name Comments
2.10 % zoobenthos benth. crust. amphipods juv./adults amphipods
13.50 % plants other plants benthic algae/weeds leaves/blades Macroalgae Macroalgae 12.5
13.50 % plants other plants benthic algae/weeds leaves/blades Phyllospadix sp. Phyllospadix sp. 12.5
13.50 % zoobenthos benth. crust. crabs juv./adults decapod crabs decapod crabs 12.5
57.40 % zoobenthos worms polychaetes juv./adults Polychaetes Polychaetes 50.0
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