Ecology of Pollachius pollachius
 
Main Ref. Svetovidov, A.N., 1986
Remarks Low- to mid-level predator. Juveniles feed mainly on crustaceans while adults prey mainly on fish but may also take cephalopods and pelagic crustaceans (Refs. 1371, 58137, 88187).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Pollachius pollachius may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Svetovidov, A.N., 1986
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Svetovidov, A.N., 1986
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 4.32 0.26 4.04 0.65 Troph of juv./adults from 19 studies.
From individual food items 3.91 0.71 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref. Bergstad, O.A., 1991
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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