Distribution and diet of youngs Albula vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758) (Actinopterygii, Albulidae) in the West margin of the Todos os Santos Bay, Bahia, Brazil

Authors

  • Edjane Pereira dos Santos Laboratório de Ictiologia, Depto. de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Km 03, BR 116, Campus Universitário, 44031-460, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil.
  • Alexandre Clistenes de Alcântara Santos Laboratório de Ictiologia, Depto. de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Km 03, BR 116, Campus Universitário, 44031-460, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13102/scb8130

Abstract

The bonefish Albula vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758), a resident species of the shallows of bays, estuaries and coastal lagoons was studied during two annual cycles (June 1997 to May 1999), using beach seines, in the West margin of the Todos os Santos Bay aiming at assessing spatial and temporal distribution, and diet of the young of this species. Gut contents were analyzed by Volumetric and Frequency of Occurrence methods combined in Alimentary Importance Index (IAi) in order to verify the importance of each food item. The highest seasonal abundance was recorded in winter related to recruitment in this period of the year, with significant differences being found. The highest spatial abundance was recorded in Bom Jesus, site located in the outer bay. Young of the A. vulpes showed a carnivorous habit, feeding on crustaceans, annelids and organic matter in decreasing order of importance.

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Published

2007-04-01

How to Cite

Santos, E. P. dos, & Santos, A. C. de A. (2007). Distribution and diet of youngs Albula vulpes (Linnaeus, 1758) (Actinopterygii, Albulidae) in the West margin of the Todos os Santos Bay, Bahia, Brazil. SITIENTIBUS série Ciências Biológicas, 7(1), 50–55. https://doi.org/10.13102/scb8130

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2007)

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