Food and Feeding Habits: Diet Composition Trichopodus pectoralis
n = 5
Main Food Percent
Trophic Level
(y)
Predator Life Stage Country Locality Ref.
zooplankton 52 3.2 adults Malaysia Bukit Merah Reservoir, between September 1979 and August 1980 13497
detritus 97 2.1 juv./adults Philippines Mihaba, southeastern Agusan Marsh, Nov. 1998 to Oct. 1999 55076
detritus 49 2.4 adults Philippines Dinagat, southeastern Agusan Marsh, Nov. 1998 to Oct. 1999 55076
plants 47 2.1 adults Philippines Ticgon, southeastern Agusan Marsh, Nov. 1998 to Oct. 1999 55076
detritus 52 2.1 adults Sri Lanka Minneriya reservoir, August 1998-August 2000 59235
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