Abstract
Feeding Ecology of Pterois volitans on the Coral Reefs of Northern Veracruz, Mexico
Highlights
Knowledge of the feeding ecology of the lionfish in the reefs of Veracruz is fundamental to assess the impact that this species can have on native fish populations and on regional endemics [1], given that Pterois volitans is a generalist and voracious predator [2,3]
An evaluation of the diet of lionfish from organisms captured in coral reefs of northern Veracruz is presented for the first time, in order to understand the lionfish diet in the region and assess its impact on reef fish populations
The results indicate that the diet of P. volitans in the reefs of northern Veracruz included: crustaceans (4.8 %) and fish (95.2 %)
Summary
Knowledge of the feeding ecology of the lionfish in the reefs of Veracruz is fundamental to assess the impact that this species can have on native fish populations and on regional endemics [1], given that Pterois volitans is a generalist and voracious predator [2,3]. Kewords: Lionfish; Diet composition; Coral reefs; Gulf of Mexico
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