Diseases and Parasites
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Bothriocephalus Infestation 4. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Trophic Strategy
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Inhabits soft bottoms from the coastline to about 300 m depth, but rarely caught at depths greater than 200 m. Feeds on small fish and crustaceans.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Adults inhabit soft bottoms from the coastline to about 300 m depth, but rarely caught at depths greater than 200 m (Ref. 9537). They feed on small fish and crustaceans (Ref. 231).
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: unreliable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this order