Main Ref. | Otake, T. and K. Mizue, 1981 | ||
Predator stage | larvae | ||
Food I | zooplankton | ||
Food II | fish (early stages) | ||
Food III | fish eggs/larvae | ||
Food group | Alopiidae | Prey Stage/Part | eggs |
Food name | ovulated eggs of maternal fish | ||
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Remark | The embryo of Alopias pelagicus is nourished by the ova from the maternal fish; hence, it is considered to be oophagous. Locality: Indian Ocean. |