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Diet of the chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) in the eastern Adriatic Sea

Scomber japonicus is a pelagic fish species that is widely distributed around the world. The sample of chub mackerel (N=400) in this study was collected during 2007 and 2008, from the commercial purse seine catches in the eastern part of the Adriatic Sea. Nine taxonomic groups of prey were found in the stomachs of chub mackerel. Decapoda (31.6%) was the most abundant prey in terms of number of individuals, while Mysida (63.4%) was the most frequently occurring prey item. Prey abundance showed some seasonal differences and there was a significant correlation between the abundance of most of the prey groups and the size of the chub mackerel. Key words: diet, Scomber japonicus, Adriatic Sea

diet; Scomber japonicus; Adriatic Sea

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