Fall diel diet composition of American eel (Anguilla rostrata) in a tributary of the Hudson River, New York, USA

• Published in: Journal of freshwater ecology Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 91 - 98
• Main Authors: Waldt, Emily M, Abbett, Ross, Johnson, James H, Dittman, Dawn E, McKenna, James E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Taylor & Francis Group 01.03.2013; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Anguilla rostrata; Anguillicoloides crassus; Aquatic insects; Aquatic invertebrates; autumn; Bladder; Body weight; Catadromous fishes; Coastal inlets; Composition; Diet; eel; Eels; Ephemeroptera; Feeding; feeding periodicity; Food chains; Food webs; Freshwater; Freshwater fishes; gut contents; Marine fishes; Night; Nocturnal; nocturnal feeding; Nymphs; parasites; Prey; Rivers; Stomach; streams; swim bladder; Tributaries; Weight; Wildlife conservation; New York; Hudson River; United States > US; USA, New York; USA, New Jersey, Hudson R

American eel (Anguilla rostrata), a once common species, is now in decline throughout much of its native range in North America. There is little information on the role of American eel in river food webs. A better understanding of the diet and ecological role of American eel will help in the conserv...