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Food habits and consumption rates of common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

From: Fishery Bulletin  |  Date: 4/1/2002  |  Author: Galvan-Magana, Felipe; Olson, Robert J.

Abstract--An ecosystem approach to fisheries management requires an understanding of the impact of predatory fishes on the underlying prey resources. Defining trophic connections and measuring rates of food consumption by apex predators lays the groundwork for gaining insight into the role of predators and commercial fisheries in influencing food web structure and ecosystem dynamics. We analyzed the stomach contents of 545 common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) sampled from 74 sets ...

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