Predator Species = MYXINE GLUTINOSA (ATLANTIC HAGFISH, SVSPP=001) 1 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=43.5(4.7), min=33 max=56 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0053 (0.0053) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 75.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 25.0000 0.0028 52.381 13.095 52.381 HALACARIDAE 2 1 25.0000 0.0025 47.619 11.905 47.619 FISH SCALES Predator Species = CARCHARHINUS OBSCURUS (DUSKY SHARK, SVSPP=003) 2 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=19 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=99.4(3.8), min=72 max=143 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 46.8375 (17.0442) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 3 15.7895 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 1 5.2632 0.0008 0.002 0.007 0.008 NEMATODA 7 2 10.5263 0.1409 0.301 1.128 1.340 CRUSTACEA 13 1 5.2632 0.1053 0.225 0.274 0.325 DECAPODA 7 2 10.5263 0.0582 0.124 1.882 2.235 DECAPODA CRAB 13 1 5.2632 0.0067 0.014 0.005 0.006 CANCER IRRORATUS 7 2 10.5263 8.4154 17.967 8.879 10.544 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 13 1 5.2632 0.3697 0.789 2.963 3.519 SQUILLA EMPUSA 13 1 5.2632 0.0146 0.031 0.010 0.012 MOLLUSCA SHELL 4 3 15.7895 0.0819 0.175 2.759 3.276 CEPHALOPODA 13 1 5.2632 0.2629 0.561 0.187 0.222 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 1 12 63.1579 2.0858 4.453 19.234 22.841 FISH 7 2 10.5263 0.2588 0.553 0.253 0.301 FISH SCALES 7 2 10.5263 7.6276 16.285 7.901 9.382 OSTEICHTHYES 13 1 5.2632 0.3526 0.753 4.637 5.506 CLUPEIDAE 13 1 5.2632 0.1908 0.407 0.136 0.161 AMMODYTES SP 13 1 5.2632 9.4574 20.192 3.171 3.766 SCIAENIDAE 13 1 5.2632 3.1853 6.801 1.068 1.268 CYNOSCION REGALIS 3 5 26.3158 8.6136 18.390 14.968 17.775 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 13 1 5.2632 3.0000 6.405 5.254 6.239 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 13 1 5.2632 2.4187 5.164 2.354 2.795 PLEURONECTIFORMES 4 3 15.7895 0.0615 0.131 6.050 7.184 ANIMAL REMAINS 7 2 10.5263 0.0549 0.117 0.623 0.740 PLANTS 2 7 36.8421 0.0741 0.158 0.468 0.556 SAND Predator Species = CARCHARHINUS OBSCURUS (DUSKY SHARK, SVSPP=003) 3 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=11, Stomach samples=28 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=93.5(6.5), min=53 max=212 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 16.6982 (5.4413) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 6 21.4286 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 3 10.7143 0.2381 1.426 4.665 5.937 CRUSTACEA 7 2 7.1429 0.1678 1.005 3.283 4.179 DECAPODA CRAB 7 2 7.1429 0.6400 3.833 3.758 4.783 CANCER IRRORATUS 10 1 3.5714 0.0249 0.149 0.608 0.773 PINNIXA CYLINDRICA 10 1 3.5714 0.0051 0.031 3.571 4.545 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 10 1 3.5714 0.0711 0.426 2.240 2.851 STOMATOPODA 7 2 7.1429 2.8326 16.963 6.284 7.997 SQUILLA EMPUSA 1 6 21.4286 2.0111 12.044 11.061 14.078 CEPHALOPODA 5 3 10.7143 2.2720 13.606 8.763 11.153 LOLIGO SP 1 6 21.4286 1.3471 8.067 9.050 11.518 FISH 10 1 3.5714 0.8938 5.353 3.571 4.545 BATRACHOIDIDAE 10 1 3.5714 0.0906 0.543 0.530 0.675 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 10 1 3.5714 0.2275 1.363 1.385 1.762 UROPHYCIS REGIA 10 1 3.5714 0.4848 2.903 1.837 2.338 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 1 6 21.4286 5.3896 32.276 17.896 22.777 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 1 3.5714 0.0022 0.013 0.069 0.087 PLANTS Predator Species = DASYATIS CENTROURA (ROUGHTAIL STINGRAY, SVSPP=004) 4 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=99.0(11.4), min=76 max=129 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 132.8210 (81.7793) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 25.0000 0.0173 0.013 0.044 0.044 NEMATODA 1 1 25.0000 0.0818 0.062 16.856 16.856 POLYCHAETA 1 1 25.0000 0.0460 0.035 0.118 0.118 DECAPODA 1 1 25.0000 0.0125 0.009 2.577 2.577 CANCER IRRORATUS 1 1 25.0000 0.0270 0.020 5.567 5.567 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 1 1 25.0000 91.2500 68.701 25.000 25.000 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 1 1 25.0000 0.0003 0.000 0.001 0.001 FISH SCALES 1 1 25.0000 31.6938 23.862 25.000 25.000 AMMODYTES SP 1 1 25.0000 9.5830 7.215 24.557 24.557 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 1 1 25.0000 0.1093 0.082 0.280 0.280 ANIMAL REMAINS 1 1 25.0000 0.0003 0.000 0.001 0.001 SAND Predator Species = CARCHARHINUS PLUMBEUS (SANDBAR SHARK, SVSPP=009) 5 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=142.0(5.0), min=137 max=147 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 31.1480 (25.7070) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 50.0000 0.4250 1.364 0.748 0.748 SPISULA SOLIDISSIMA 1 2 100.0000 17.6675 56.721 31.507 31.507 FISH 2 1 50.0000 2.4445 7.848 44.927 44.927 UROPHYCIS TENUIS 2 1 50.0000 10.3610 33.264 18.224 18.224 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 2 1 50.0000 0.1500 0.482 2.757 2.757 ANIMAL REMAINS 2 1 50.0000 0.1000 0.321 1.838 1.838 SAND Predator Species = CARCHARHINUS PLUMBEUS (SANDBAR SHARK, SVSPP=009) 6 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=149.8(21.5), min=104 max=204 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.5770 (6.5770) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 75.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 25.0000 6.5125 99.019 24.755 99.019 OPHICHTHUS CRUENTIFER 2 1 25.0000 0.0645 0.981 0.245 0.981 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ODONTASPIS TAURUS (SAND TIGER, SVSPP=012) 7 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=232.3(9.9), min=213 max=246 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 33.5197 (17.5558) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 66.6667 0.0313 0.093 33.364 33.364 NEMATODA 2 1 33.3333 13.6990 40.869 33.333 33.333 FISH 2 1 33.3333 15.7767 47.067 26.550 26.550 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 2 1 33.3333 4.0127 11.971 6.753 6.753 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS Predator Species = ODONTASPIS TAURUS (SAND TIGER, SVSPP=012) 8 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=238.0(.), min=238 max=238 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 243.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 243.0000 100.000 100.000 100.000 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 9 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=465 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=86.0(0.9), min=40 max=125 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 33.3872 (1.9146) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 13 2.7957 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 36 6 1.2903 0.0012 0.004 0.004 0.004 HYDROZOA 88 1 0.2151 0.0168 0.050 0.039 0.040 ANTHOZOA 40 5 1.0753 0.0273 0.082 0.198 0.204 CERIANTHIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0024 0.007 0.097 0.100 NEMERTEA 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMATODA 4 96 20.6452 0.0994 0.298 1.133 1.165 POLYCHAETA 88 1 0.2151 0.0080 0.024 0.090 0.093 MALDANIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0009 0.003 0.018 0.019 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 25 10 2.1505 0.0108 0.032 0.033 0.034 EUNICIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.028 0.029 EUNICE SP 55 3 0.6452 0.0038 0.011 0.009 0.009 LUMBRINERIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0017 0.005 0.005 0.005 LUMBRINERIS SP 40 5 1.0753 0.0015 0.005 0.022 0.022 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 36 6 1.2903 0.0518 0.155 0.148 0.153 ONUPHIDAE 27 9 1.9355 0.0476 0.143 0.258 0.266 DIOPATRA CUPREA 88 1 0.2151 0.0005 0.001 0.001 0.001 FLABELLIGERIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHERUSA SP 67 2 0.4301 0.0024 0.007 0.006 0.007 PHERUSA AFFINIS 55 3 0.6452 0.0008 0.002 0.007 0.007 OPHELIIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0013 0.004 0.004 0.004 OPHELIA SP 55 3 0.6452 0.0233 0.070 0.214 0.220 OPHELIA DENTICULATA 55 3 0.6452 0.0026 0.008 0.004 0.004 OPHELINA SP 27 9 1.9355 0.0372 0.111 0.395 0.406 GLYCERIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0026 0.008 0.012 0.013 GLYCERA SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0011 0.003 0.001 0.001 GONIADIDAE 48 4 0.8602 0.0158 0.047 0.014 0.015 NEPHTYIDAE 67 2 0.4301 0.0006 0.002 0.001 0.001 NEPHTYS SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0002 0.001 0.002 0.002 NEPHTYS PICTA 33 7 1.5054 0.0444 0.133 0.128 0.132 NEREIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0015 0.004 0.032 0.033 SPIONIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0202 0.060 0.025 0.026 SIPUNCULA 67 2 0.4301 0.0006 0.002 0.218 0.225 ARTHROPODA 7 65 13.9785 0.7288 2.183 8.119 8.352 CRUSTACEA 88 1 0.2151 0.0016 0.005 0.003 0.003 CRUSTACEA EGGS 88 1 0.2151 0.0094 0.028 0.215 0.221 AMPHIPODA 36 6 1.2903 0.0007 0.002 0.007 0.007 GAMMARIDEA 88 1 0.2151 0.1925 0.576 0.170 0.175 ACANTHONOTOZOMA SERRATUM 67 2 0.4301 0.0002 0.001 0.004 0.004 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 10 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=465 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=86.0(0.9), min=40 max=125 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 33.3872 (1.9146) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.008 0.008 UNCIOLA SP 67 2 0.4301 0.0001 0.000 0.011 0.012 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AEGINELLA SPINOSA 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 GAMMARUS SP 67 2 0.4301 0.0003 0.001 0.002 0.002 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HYPERIIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 9 53 11.3978 0.3977 1.191 2.433 2.503 DECAPODA 55 3 0.6452 0.0365 0.109 0.116 0.120 DECAPODA LARVAE 6 78 16.7742 2.0334 6.090 6.819 7.015 DECAPODA CRAB 30 8 1.7204 0.0006 0.002 0.099 0.102 DECAPODA SHRIMP 88 1 0.2151 0.0004 0.001 0.013 0.013 NAUSHONIA CRANGONOIDES 88 1 0.2151 0.0051 0.015 0.019 0.020 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 13 21 4.5161 0.2804 0.840 1.405 1.445 CANCRIDAE 48 4 0.8602 0.1264 0.379 0.260 0.267 CANCER BOREALIS 1 248 53.3333 13.5285 40.520 31.856 32.772 CANCER IRRORATUS 67 2 0.4301 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CRANGONIDAE 11 35 7.5269 0.0683 0.205 0.590 0.607 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 55 3 0.6452 0.0018 0.005 0.267 0.274 MUNIDA SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0200 0.060 0.061 0.063 LITHODIDAE 25 10 2.1505 0.0629 0.188 0.404 0.416 MAJIDAE 67 2 0.4301 0.0006 0.002 0.002 0.002 HYAS SP 33 7 1.5054 0.2236 0.670 0.485 0.499 LIBINIA SP 40 5 1.0753 0.1297 0.389 0.271 0.279 LIBINIA EMARGINATA 20 12 2.5806 0.0843 0.253 0.444 0.457 PAGURIDAE 17 14 3.0108 0.0932 0.279 1.155 1.188 PAGURUS SP 55 3 0.6452 0.0081 0.024 0.030 0.031 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 67 2 0.4301 0.0014 0.004 0.002 0.002 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 13 21 4.5161 0.1431 0.429 1.183 1.217 PAGURUS POLLICARIS 88 1 0.2151 0.0076 0.023 0.060 0.062 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 OGYRIDES SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0009 0.003 0.002 0.002 PANDALIDAE 40 5 1.0753 0.0043 0.013 0.012 0.012 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 88 1 0.2151 0.0049 0.015 0.014 0.014 PENAEIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.004 0.004 PINNIXA SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0003 0.001 0.014 0.014 PINNIXA SAYANA 40 5 1.0753 0.0679 0.203 0.125 0.128 PORTUNIDAE 5 86 18.4946 4.2442 12.712 9.460 9.732 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 12 29 6.2366 0.8494 2.544 2.987 3.073 OVALIPES STEPHENSONI Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 11 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=465 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=86.0(0.9), min=40 max=125 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 33.3872 (1.9146) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 2 0.4301 0.0974 0.292 0.166 0.170 PORTUNUS GIBBESII 48 4 0.8602 0.0007 0.002 0.022 0.023 ACETES AMERICANUS 88 1 0.2151 0.0097 0.029 0.072 0.074 ALBUNEA SP 67 2 0.4301 0.0350 0.105 0.158 0.163 ALBUNEA GIBBESII 16 17 3.6559 0.4058 1.215 2.098 2.159 ALBUNEA PARETII 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.003 0.003 SCYLLARUS SP 67 2 0.4301 0.0002 0.001 0.004 0.005 ISOPODA 48 4 0.8602 0.0012 0.004 0.008 0.008 CIROLANIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 POLITOLANA POLITA 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 MUNNA SP 67 2 0.4301 0.0007 0.002 0.126 0.130 EUPHAUSIIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0003 0.001 0.215 0.221 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 67 2 0.4301 0.0001 0.000 0.002 0.002 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 55 3 0.6452 0.0020 0.006 0.015 0.015 STOMATOPODA 88 1 0.2151 0.0019 0.006 0.015 0.015 PLATYSQUILLA ENODIS 21 11 2.3656 0.8013 2.400 1.034 1.064 LIMULUS POLYPHEMUS 18 13 2.7957 0.1236 0.370 0.337 0.346 MOLLUSCA 48 4 0.8602 0.0031 0.009 0.060 0.062 MOLLUSCA SHELL 10 42 9.0323 1.0995 3.293 2.254 2.319 BIVALVIA 88 1 0.2151 0.0022 0.007 0.004 0.004 YOLDIA SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0008 0.002 0.001 0.001 ANOMIA SIMPLEX 88 1 0.2151 0.0229 0.068 0.105 0.108 PECTINIDAE 21 11 2.3656 0.5368 1.608 0.707 0.727 SOLENIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0380 0.114 0.033 0.034 ENSIS DIRECTUS 55 3 0.6452 0.0225 0.067 0.061 0.063 STRIGILLA SP 33 7 1.5054 0.1329 0.398 0.221 0.227 GASTROPODA 88 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.000 0.002 0.002 THECOSOMATA 88 1 0.2151 0.0017 0.005 0.001 0.001 NASSARIUS SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0075 0.023 0.002 0.002 BUSYCON SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0004 0.001 0.001 0.001 ANACHIS SP 8 58 12.4731 0.6444 1.930 2.191 2.254 CEPHALOPODA 13 21 4.5161 1.4859 4.451 1.572 1.617 LOLIGO SP 21 11 2.3656 1.0520 3.151 1.160 1.194 LOLIGO PEALEII 55 3 0.6452 0.0954 0.286 0.099 0.101 ILLEX SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0077 0.023 0.035 0.036 ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS 67 2 0.4301 0.0010 0.003 0.106 0.109 OCTOPODA 48 4 0.8602 0.1644 0.492 0.405 0.417 HOLOTHUROIDEA 3 110 23.6559 0.9212 2.759 4.264 4.387 FISH 40 5 1.0753 0.0002 0.001 0.005 0.005 FISH SCALES Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 12 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=465 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=86.0(0.9), min=40 max=125 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 33.3872 (1.9146) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 88 1 0.2151 0.0013 0.004 0.037 0.038 OPHICHTHIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0428 0.128 0.052 0.054 CLUPEIDAE 55 3 0.6452 0.4658 1.395 0.180 0.186 ETRUMEUS TERES 40 5 1.0753 0.0186 0.056 0.169 0.174 ENGRAULIDAE 67 2 0.4301 0.0028 0.008 0.027 0.028 ANCHOA SP 48 4 0.8602 0.0333 0.100 0.206 0.212 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 40 5 1.0753 0.0952 0.285 0.139 0.143 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 67 2 0.4301 0.0302 0.091 0.057 0.059 GADIDAE 88 1 0.2151 0.0027 0.008 0.076 0.078 UROPHYCIS REGIA 88 1 0.2151 0.0193 0.058 0.052 0.054 SYNGNATHIDAE 67 2 0.4301 0.0126 0.038 0.027 0.027 HIPPOCAMPUS ERECTUS 88 1 0.2151 0.0009 0.003 0.006 0.006 SYNGNATHUS FUSCUS 36 6 1.2903 0.0510 0.153 0.088 0.090 AMMODYTES SP 88 1 0.2151 0.0102 0.031 0.024 0.025 TRACHURUS LATHAMI 88 1 0.2151 0.0634 0.190 0.064 0.065 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 55 3 0.6452 0.1153 0.345 0.346 0.356 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 30 8 1.7204 0.1304 0.390 0.321 0.330 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 67 2 0.4301 0.1161 0.348 0.224 0.230 PRIONOTUS CAROLINUS 67 2 0.4301 0.0725 0.217 0.075 0.077 PLEURONECTIFORMES 88 1 0.2151 0.0199 0.060 0.044 0.046 BOTHIDAE 2 115 24.7312 0.5257 1.575 4.701 4.836 ANIMAL REMAINS 88 1 0.2151 0.0005 0.002 0.004 0.004 ANIMAL TUBES 67 2 0.4301 0.0007 0.002 0.208 0.214 FECAL REMAINS 21 11 2.3656 0.0018 0.005 0.033 0.034 PLANTS 27 9 1.9355 0.0391 0.117 0.116 0.119 ROCK 30 8 1.7204 0.0017 0.005 0.003 0.003 SAND 88 1 0.2151 0.0051 0.015 0.078 0.081 FIBERGLASS Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 13 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=49 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=84.4(3.1), min=39 max=124 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 11.3027 (2.1339) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 9 3 6.1224 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 24 1 2.0408 0.0002 0.001 0.006 0.006 TREMATODA 24 1 2.0408 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 NEMATODA 7 4 8.1633 0.0130 0.115 0.392 0.417 POLYCHAETA 24 1 2.0408 0.0799 0.707 0.234 0.249 DIOPATRA CUPREA 24 1 2.0408 0.0067 0.059 0.053 0.056 GLYCERA AMERICANA 24 1 2.0408 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 NEREIS SP 15 2 4.0816 0.2432 2.152 0.651 0.693 SIPUNCULA 24 1 2.0408 0.2067 1.829 0.540 0.575 PHASCOLOPSIS GOULDII 3 12 24.4898 0.3671 3.248 15.882 16.917 CRUSTACEA 4 11 22.4490 0.5168 4.572 8.056 8.581 DECAPODA 24 1 2.0408 0.0003 0.003 0.375 0.400 DECAPODA LARVAE 9 3 6.1224 0.0306 0.271 2.813 2.997 DECAPODA CRAB 9 3 6.1224 0.0133 0.118 0.099 0.106 DECAPODA SHRIMP 15 2 4.0816 1.5390 13.616 3.325 3.542 CALAPPIDAE 9 3 6.1224 1.1585 10.250 4.413 4.701 HEPATUS EPHELITICUS 15 2 4.0816 0.0797 0.705 1.265 1.347 CANCRIDAE 24 1 2.0408 0.1719 1.521 2.041 2.174 CANCER BOREALIS 7 4 8.1633 0.2570 2.274 2.662 2.835 CANCER IRRORATUS 24 1 2.0408 0.0054 0.048 0.079 0.084 EMERITA TALPOIDA 24 1 2.0408 0.0009 0.008 0.044 0.046 LYSMATA WURDEMANNI 24 1 2.0408 0.0913 0.808 0.188 0.200 PERSEPHONA MEDITERRANEA 24 1 2.0408 0.0400 0.354 0.082 0.088 MAJIDAE 15 2 4.0816 0.0165 0.146 0.294 0.313 PAGURUS POLLICARIS 24 1 2.0408 0.0551 0.488 0.585 0.623 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 24 1 2.0408 0.0046 0.040 0.254 0.270 PINNIXA SP 24 1 2.0408 0.0022 0.020 0.145 0.155 PORCELLANIDAE 24 1 2.0408 0.1105 0.978 2.041 2.174 PORTUNIDAE 24 1 2.0408 0.0091 0.080 0.101 0.107 OVALIPES SP 2 13 26.5306 1.3940 12.333 11.200 11.930 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 24 1 2.0408 0.0038 0.034 0.129 0.138 PORTUNUS SP 24 1 2.0408 0.0342 0.302 1.836 1.955 PORTUNUS GIBBESII 9 3 6.1224 0.1462 1.293 2.451 2.611 ALBUNEA SP 5 7 14.2857 1.0318 9.129 5.051 5.381 ALBUNEA PARETII 24 1 2.0408 0.0013 0.011 0.110 0.117 ISOPODA 24 1 2.0408 0.0076 0.068 0.341 0.363 EUPHAUSIIDAE 15 2 4.0816 0.6255 5.534 3.088 3.289 SQUILLA EMPUSA 15 2 4.0816 0.0227 0.201 0.556 0.592 LIMULUS POLYPHEMUS 15 2 4.0816 0.0027 0.023 0.087 0.093 MOLLUSCA SHELL Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 14 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=49 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=84.4(3.1), min=39 max=124 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 11.3027 (2.1339) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 24 1 2.0408 0.0038 0.034 0.205 0.218 BIVALVIA 9 3 6.1224 0.0143 0.127 1.162 1.238 CEPHALOPODA 1 19 38.7755 1.9160 16.952 13.609 14.497 FISH 15 2 4.0816 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.005 FISH SCALES 24 1 2.0408 0.2872 2.541 0.757 0.806 SCIAENIDAE 24 1 2.0408 0.6316 5.588 1.759 1.874 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 24 1 2.0408 0.0664 0.587 2.041 2.174 PRIONOTUS SP 6 6 12.2449 0.0821 0.726 2.421 2.579 ANIMAL REMAINS 24 1 2.0408 0.0044 0.039 0.064 0.068 ANIMAL TUBES 24 1 2.0408 0.0032 0.028 0.101 0.108 PLANTS 15 2 4.0816 0.0044 0.039 0.287 0.305 SAND Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 15 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=40, Stomach samples=105 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=92.3(1.4), min=45 max=118 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 35.7882 (3.5073) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 4 3.8095 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 15 4 3.8095 0.0009 0.003 0.002 0.002 HYDROZOA 7 12 11.4286 0.0411 0.115 0.716 0.744 POLYCHAETA 32 1 0.9524 0.0007 0.002 0.035 0.036 LUMBRINERIDAE 24 2 1.9048 0.0117 0.033 0.044 0.045 ONUPHIDAE 32 1 0.9524 0.0045 0.013 0.011 0.011 OPHELIIDAE 32 1 0.9524 0.0013 0.004 0.013 0.013 OPHELIA DENTICULATA 32 1 0.9524 0.0021 0.006 0.009 0.009 OPHELINA SP 32 1 0.9524 0.0006 0.002 0.002 0.002 GLYCERIDAE 32 1 0.9524 0.0062 0.017 0.041 0.042 GLYCERA DIBRANCHIATA 32 1 0.9524 0.0001 0.000 0.002 0.002 NEPHTYIDAE 32 1 0.9524 0.0098 0.027 0.009 0.009 NEPHTYS SP 32 1 0.9524 0.0478 0.133 0.079 0.082 SIPUNCULA 6 13 12.3810 0.3427 0.958 7.294 7.583 CRUSTACEA 24 2 1.9048 0.0002 0.001 0.004 0.004 GAMMARIDEA 19 3 2.8571 0.0027 0.008 0.120 0.125 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 15 4 3.8095 0.0098 0.027 0.334 0.347 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 13 5 4.7619 0.4210 1.176 0.866 0.900 DECAPODA 3 21 20.0000 2.1832 6.100 8.546 8.884 DECAPODA CRAB 10 8 7.6190 1.9510 5.451 3.116 3.239 CANCRIDAE 9 9 8.5714 3.5282 9.858 4.434 4.609 CANCER BOREALIS 1 68 64.7619 15.8887 44.397 39.128 40.678 CANCER IRRORATUS 19 3 2.8571 0.0014 0.004 0.004 0.004 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 32 1 0.9524 0.2883 0.806 0.222 0.230 HOMARUS AMERICANUS 24 2 1.9048 0.0377 0.105 0.100 0.104 MAJIDAE 24 2 1.9048 0.1583 0.442 0.164 0.171 PAGURIDAE 19 3 2.8571 0.0891 0.249 0.267 0.278 PAGURUS SP 12 6 5.7143 0.7584 2.119 1.155 1.201 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 19 3 2.8571 0.0054 0.015 0.194 0.202 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 32 1 0.9524 0.0953 0.266 0.866 0.900 PORTUNIDAE 5 15 14.2857 3.0581 8.545 8.203 8.528 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 11 7 6.6667 3.0760 8.595 5.695 5.921 OVALIPES STEPHENSONI 32 1 0.9524 0.0002 0.001 0.000 0.000 ISOPODA 19 3 2.8571 0.0019 0.005 0.012 0.012 CIROLANIDAE 32 1 0.9524 0.0005 0.001 0.015 0.016 POLITOLANA POLITA 24 2 1.9048 0.0004 0.001 0.015 0.016 STOMATOPODA 24 2 1.9048 0.0915 0.256 0.224 0.233 MOLLUSCA 13 5 4.7619 0.0108 0.030 0.091 0.095 BIVALVIA 32 1 0.9524 0.0100 0.028 0.025 0.026 SOLENIDAE Predator Species = MUSTELUS CANIS (SMOOTH DOGFISH, SVSPP=013) 16 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=40, Stomach samples=105 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=92.3(1.4), min=45 max=118 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 35.7882 (3.5073) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 32 1 0.9524 0.0034 0.010 0.008 0.008 ENSIS DIRECTUS 7 12 11.4286 0.1391 0.389 1.536 1.597 CEPHALOPODA 32 1 0.9524 0.0146 0.041 0.061 0.063 LOLIGO SP 24 2 1.9048 0.2644 0.739 0.575 0.598 LOLIGO PEALEII 32 1 0.9524 0.1194 0.334 0.496 0.515 ILLEX SP 32 1 0.9524 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 ECHINODERMATA 2 29 27.6190 1.9048 5.323 6.184 6.429 FISH 32 1 0.9524 0.0045 0.013 0.007 0.008 ANCHOA SP 32 1 0.9524 0.0492 0.138 0.495 0.515 GADIDAE 15 4 3.8095 0.1523 0.426 0.978 1.017 AMMODYTES SP 32 1 0.9524 0.4047 1.131 0.386 0.401 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 4 19 18.0952 0.5770 1.612 3.363 3.497 ANIMAL REMAINS 24 2 1.9048 0.0169 0.047 0.046 0.048 PLANTS Predator Species = SCYLIORHINUS RETIFER (CHAIN DOGFISH, SVSPP=014) 17 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=35 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.6(1.5), min=15 max=44 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.7829 (0.2061) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 12 2 5.7143 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 15 1 2.8571 0.0009 0.117 0.214 0.227 NEMATODA 3 9 25.7143 0.0296 3.781 11.454 12.148 POLYCHAETA 12 2 5.7143 0.0012 0.157 0.927 0.984 EUNICIDAE 4 8 22.8571 0.0181 2.306 7.926 8.407 EUNICE SP 15 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.011 0.068 0.072 GLYCERIDAE 12 2 5.7143 0.0003 0.036 0.059 0.062 NEREIS SP 1 19 54.2857 0.0474 6.058 20.393 21.628 CRUSTACEA 15 1 2.8571 0.0000 0.004 0.016 0.017 AMPELISCA SP 15 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.007 0.021 0.022 BYBLIS SERRATA 15 1 2.8571 0.0003 0.033 0.119 0.126 UNCIOLA SP 6 6 17.1429 0.0093 1.190 3.629 3.849 DECAPODA 15 1 2.8571 0.0006 0.073 0.215 0.228 DECAPODA SHRIMP 10 3 8.5714 0.0519 6.627 4.367 4.632 CANCER IRRORATUS 10 3 8.5714 0.0065 0.832 2.834 3.006 MUNIDA IRRASA 15 1 2.8571 0.0102 1.303 0.283 0.300 SERGESTIDAE 8 5 14.2857 0.0115 1.471 4.060 4.306 EUPHAUSIIDAE 6 6 17.1429 0.0170 2.175 3.278 3.477 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 15 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.011 0.035 0.037 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 15 1 2.8571 0.0201 2.566 0.422 0.448 HETEROSQUILLA ARMATA 2 15 42.8571 0.1619 20.678 12.995 13.783 CEPHALOPODA 5 7 20.0000 0.3780 48.283 12.571 13.333 FISH 15 1 2.8571 0.0096 1.230 1.602 1.699 FISH SCALES 9 4 11.4286 0.0082 1.051 6.796 7.208 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 18 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=127, Stomach samples=693 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=65.1(0.8), min=28 max=109 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.8185 (0.8601) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 308 44.4444 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 46 3 0.4329 0.0623 0.914 0.264 0.476 PORIFERA 46 3 0.4329 0.0036 0.053 0.432 0.778 CNIDARIA 18 8 1.1544 0.0024 0.035 0.544 0.979 HYDROZOA 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.001 0.064 0.115 CORYMORPHA SP 5 26 3.7518 0.0499 0.731 2.320 4.176 SIPHONOPHORA 26 6 0.8658 0.2175 3.191 0.626 1.126 ANTHOZOA 46 3 0.4329 0.0032 0.047 0.019 0.034 CERIANTHIDAE 82 1 0.1443 0.0003 0.005 0.002 0.004 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 12 11 1.5873 0.0099 0.145 1.202 2.164 CTENOPHORA 9 15 2.1645 0.0001 0.001 0.029 0.053 CESTODA 55 2 0.2886 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 TREMATODA 38 4 0.5772 0.0037 0.054 0.101 0.181 NEMERTEA 82 1 0.1443 0.0006 0.009 0.056 0.101 CEREBRATULUS SP 12 11 1.5873 0.0001 0.001 0.013 0.023 NEMATODA 26 6 0.8658 0.0012 0.017 0.032 0.058 POLYCHAETA 82 1 0.1443 0.0008 0.012 0.035 0.062 OPHELIIDAE 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 APHRODITIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0002 0.003 0.013 0.023 NEPHTYIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0014 0.021 0.072 0.130 NEPHTYS SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0004 0.005 0.044 0.080 NEPHTYS INCISA 82 1 0.1443 0.0022 0.032 0.124 0.223 NEREIDAE 82 1 0.1443 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.007 PHYLLODOCIDAE 46 3 0.4329 0.0000 0.000 0.051 0.091 TOMOPTERIS SP 55 2 0.2886 0.0003 0.005 0.007 0.012 TOMOPTERIS HELGOLANDICA 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PRIONOSPIO SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0048 0.071 0.038 0.069 TEREBELLIDAE 22 7 1.0101 0.0349 0.511 0.173 0.312 SIPUNCULA 38 4 0.5772 0.0103 0.151 0.281 0.505 PHASCOLOPSIS GOULDII 9 15 2.1645 0.0038 0.055 0.555 0.999 CRUSTACEA 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHIPODA 38 4 0.5772 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.006 GAMMARIDEA 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 82 1 0.1443 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.004 BYBLIS SP 35 5 0.7215 0.0013 0.019 0.141 0.254 BYBLIS SERRATA 46 3 0.4329 0.0001 0.001 0.109 0.196 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 55 2 0.2886 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 UNCIOLA SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 CAPRELLIDAE 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.001 0.144 0.260 AEGINELLA SPINOSA Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 19 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=127, Stomach samples=693 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=65.1(0.8), min=28 max=109 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.8185 (0.8601) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 8 1.1544 0.0002 0.003 0.054 0.098 HYPERIIDAE 22 7 1.0101 0.0001 0.002 0.009 0.016 HYPERIA GALBA 55 2 0.2886 0.0001 0.002 0.004 0.006 HYPEROCHE MEDUSARUM 18 8 1.1544 0.0005 0.007 0.046 0.082 PARATHEMISTO SP 26 6 0.8658 0.0004 0.006 0.029 0.052 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 MONOCULODES SP 55 2 0.2886 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 WESTWOODILLA SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 12 11 1.5873 0.0148 0.217 0.435 0.782 DECAPODA 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.016 0.029 DECAPODA LARVAE 18 8 1.1544 0.0358 0.524 0.434 0.781 DECAPODA CRAB 35 5 0.7215 0.0005 0.007 0.165 0.297 DECAPODA SHRIMP 55 2 0.2886 0.0022 0.032 0.039 0.071 AXIUS SERRATUS 55 2 0.2886 0.0067 0.098 0.274 0.493 CANCRIDAE 22 7 1.0101 0.0928 1.362 0.521 0.938 CANCER BOREALIS 4 33 4.7619 0.2077 3.046 1.810 3.259 CANCER IRRORATUS 26 6 0.8658 0.0012 0.018 0.178 0.321 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 82 1 0.1443 0.0001 0.001 0.003 0.005 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 38 4 0.5772 0.0101 0.147 0.230 0.415 PAGURIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0077 0.113 0.198 0.357 PAGURUS SP 38 4 0.5772 0.0173 0.253 0.232 0.417 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 38 4 0.5772 0.0007 0.010 0.149 0.269 PANDALIDAE 26 6 0.8658 0.0044 0.064 0.515 0.928 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 PANDALUS SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.008 CIROLANIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CUMACEA 55 2 0.2886 0.0001 0.002 0.097 0.175 EUPHAUSIIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0022 0.032 0.146 0.263 EUPHAUSIIDAE LARVAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0001 0.002 0.049 0.089 EUPHAUSIA KROHNI 8 20 2.8860 0.0063 0.092 1.561 2.810 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 38 4 0.5772 0.0002 0.004 0.198 0.357 THYSANOESSA SP 55 2 0.2886 0.0002 0.002 0.066 0.118 THYSANOESSA LONGICAUDATA 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 MYSIDACEA 22 7 1.0101 0.0001 0.002 0.159 0.287 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 35 5 0.7215 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.006 COPEPODA 11 13 1.8759 0.0000 0.000 0.023 0.041 CALANOIDA 16 9 1.2987 0.0000 0.000 0.023 0.042 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 38 4 0.5772 0.0513 0.752 0.313 0.564 MOLLUSCA Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 20 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=127, Stomach samples=693 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=65.1(0.8), min=28 max=109 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.8185 (0.8601) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 10 1.4430 0.2074 3.042 0.985 1.773 BIVALVIA 16 9 1.2987 0.3508 5.144 1.287 2.317 PECTINIDAE 26 6 0.8658 0.0458 0.672 0.726 1.307 GASTROPODA 55 2 0.2886 0.0005 0.008 0.002 0.003 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 6 25 3.6075 0.7748 11.363 3.152 5.673 CEPHALOPODA 46 3 0.4329 0.1529 2.242 0.313 0.563 LOLIGO SP 55 2 0.2886 0.2542 3.727 0.287 0.517 LOLIGO PEALEII 55 2 0.2886 0.1307 1.917 0.289 0.519 ILLEX SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.007 CHAETOGNATHA 55 2 0.2886 0.0001 0.001 0.018 0.032 SAGITTA ELEGANS 82 1 0.1443 0.0450 0.660 0.126 0.226 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 55 2 0.2886 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 BRYOZOA 26 6 0.8658 0.0023 0.034 0.204 0.367 UROCHORDATA 46 3 0.4329 0.0015 0.021 0.044 0.079 LARVACEA 55 2 0.2886 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.007 OIKOPLEURA SP 55 2 0.2886 0.0001 0.002 0.003 0.006 THALIACEA 26 6 0.8658 0.0048 0.070 0.818 1.472 SALPIDAE 3 79 11.3997 1.9628 28.787 8.793 15.827 FISH 7 21 3.0303 0.0002 0.002 0.136 0.245 FISH SCALES 55 2 0.2886 0.0003 0.005 0.003 0.005 FISH LARVAE 82 1 0.1443 0.0220 0.323 0.033 0.060 RAJA SP 82 1 0.1443 0.0619 0.909 0.144 0.260 OSTEICHTHYES 82 1 0.1443 0.0092 0.135 0.016 0.030 SYNAPHOBRANCHUS KAUPI 82 1 0.1443 0.0057 0.083 0.142 0.256 CLUPEIDAE 82 1 0.1443 0.2973 4.360 0.144 0.260 ALOSA AESTIVALIS 82 1 0.1443 0.0717 1.052 0.128 0.230 ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0001 0.001 0.010 0.018 MAUROLICUS MUELLERI 82 1 0.1443 0.0011 0.016 0.043 0.077 GADIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.1085 1.591 0.201 0.362 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 82 1 0.1443 0.3810 5.587 0.144 0.260 UROPHYCIS CHUSS 82 1 0.1443 0.0520 0.763 0.144 0.260 PERCIFORMES 26 6 0.8658 0.0069 0.101 0.178 0.321 AMMODYTES SP 55 2 0.2886 0.0085 0.125 0.014 0.025 COTTIDAE 55 2 0.2886 0.0081 0.118 0.084 0.152 MYOXOCEPHALUS AENAEUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0058 0.085 0.007 0.013 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0057 0.083 0.083 0.150 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0014 0.020 0.064 0.116 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0841 1.233 0.102 0.184 PLEURONECTIFORMES 82 1 0.1443 0.0213 0.313 0.144 0.260 PARALICHTHYS SP Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 21 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=127, Stomach samples=693 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=65.1(0.8), min=28 max=109 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.8185 (0.8601) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 82 1 0.1443 0.0096 0.141 0.079 0.142 PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0107 0.157 0.144 0.260 HIPPOGLOSSUS HIPPOGLOSSUS 82 1 0.1443 0.0223 0.327 0.144 0.260 BALISTIDAE 2 192 27.7056 0.7883 11.561 20.103 36.185 ANIMAL REMAINS 82 1 0.1443 0.0055 0.080 0.139 0.251 ANIMAL EGGS 55 2 0.2886 0.0005 0.007 0.130 0.235 PLANTS 46 3 0.4329 0.0039 0.058 0.038 0.068 ROCK 46 3 0.4329 0.0121 0.178 0.250 0.451 SAND 82 1 0.1443 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AVES FEATHERS Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 22 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=109, Stomach samples=410 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=76.8(0.6), min=37 max=105 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 11.0969 (1.7624) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 197 48.0488 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 19 5 1.2195 0.0160 0.145 0.939 1.807 CNIDARIA 35 1 0.2439 0.0002 0.002 0.116 0.223 HYDROZOA 6 12 2.9268 0.0064 0.058 1.386 2.667 SIPHONOPHORA 28 2 0.4878 0.0155 0.140 0.364 0.701 ANTHOZOA 28 2 0.4878 0.0619 0.558 0.388 0.746 CERIANTHIDAE 7 11 2.6829 0.0792 0.714 2.244 4.319 CTENOPHORA 9 10 2.4390 0.0008 0.007 0.114 0.219 CESTODA 12 7 1.7073 0.0000 0.000 0.008 0.015 TREMATODA 20 4 0.9756 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 NEMATODA 35 1 0.2439 0.0031 0.028 0.010 0.020 POLYCHAETA 35 1 0.2439 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 NEREIS SP 35 1 0.2439 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.002 TOMOPTERIS SP 15 6 1.4634 0.0082 0.074 0.116 0.223 TOMOPTERIS HELGOLANDICA 20 4 0.9756 0.0002 0.002 0.047 0.090 CRUSTACEA 35 1 0.2439 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA EGGS 23 3 0.7317 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 HYPERIIDAE 35 1 0.2439 0.0006 0.006 0.022 0.043 HYPERIA SP 12 7 1.7073 0.0006 0.006 0.030 0.058 HYPERIA GALBA 35 1 0.2439 0.0002 0.002 0.054 0.104 HYPEROCHE MEDUSARUM 23 3 0.7317 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.008 PARATHEMISTO SP 23 3 0.7317 0.0001 0.001 0.127 0.244 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 15 6 1.4634 0.0003 0.002 0.111 0.214 DECAPODA 35 1 0.2439 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DECAPODA LARVAE 35 1 0.2439 0.0050 0.045 0.244 0.469 DECAPODA CRAB 15 6 1.4634 0.0058 0.052 0.736 1.416 DECAPODA SHRIMP 35 1 0.2439 0.0011 0.010 0.001 0.003 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 35 1 0.2439 0.0003 0.003 0.015 0.030 CARIDION SP 35 1 0.2439 0.0002 0.002 0.244 0.469 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 35 1 0.2439 0.0030 0.027 0.136 0.263 PANDALUS BOREALIS 28 2 0.4878 0.1156 1.041 0.272 0.523 EUPHAUSIIDAE 3 45 10.9756 0.1888 1.702 3.936 7.577 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 15 6 1.4634 0.0003 0.003 0.015 0.030 COPEPODA 9 10 2.4390 0.0001 0.001 0.037 0.072 CALANOIDA 12 7 1.7073 0.0001 0.001 0.007 0.013 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 28 2 0.4878 0.0002 0.002 0.007 0.013 CENTROPAGES SP 28 2 0.4878 0.0003 0.003 0.010 0.019 MOLLUSCA SHELL 35 1 0.2439 0.0029 0.026 0.001 0.002 GASTROPODA EGGS 35 1 0.2439 0.3038 2.738 0.121 0.233 THECOSOMATA Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 23 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=109, Stomach samples=410 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=76.8(0.6), min=37 max=105 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 11.0969 (1.7624) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 13 3.1707 0.9633 8.681 2.220 4.274 CEPHALOPODA 35 1 0.2439 0.1565 1.410 0.244 0.469 LOLIGO SP 23 3 0.7317 1.3298 11.983 0.610 1.173 ILLEX SP 35 1 0.2439 0.0131 0.118 0.006 0.011 SEMIROSSIA TENERA 35 1 0.2439 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 OPHIUROIDEA 35 1 0.2439 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OIKOPLEURA SP 35 1 0.2439 0.0011 0.010 0.190 0.366 THALIACEA 23 3 0.7317 0.0060 0.054 0.643 1.239 SALPIDAE 4 38 9.2683 2.4474 22.055 5.811 11.186 FISH 7 11 2.6829 0.0002 0.002 0.032 0.061 FISH SCALES 35 1 0.2439 0.1587 1.430 0.244 0.469 BELONIDAE 20 4 0.9756 0.5289 4.767 0.919 1.769 CLUPEIDAE 35 1 0.2439 0.3158 2.845 0.244 0.469 CLUPEA HARENGUS 11 8 1.9512 1.1688 10.533 1.376 2.649 AMMODYTES SP 35 1 0.2439 0.4646 4.187 0.200 0.385 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 35 1 0.2439 0.1413 1.273 0.244 0.469 SCIAENIDAE 35 1 0.2439 0.1734 1.562 0.244 0.469 PLEURONECTIFORMES 35 1 0.2439 0.0838 0.755 0.050 0.097 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 2 127 30.9756 2.3212 20.918 26.770 51.529 ANIMAL REMAINS 35 1 0.2439 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 FECAL REMAINS 28 2 0.4878 0.0000 0.000 0.013 0.025 ROCK 28 2 0.4878 0.0015 0.013 0.026 0.050 SAND Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 24 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=76, Stomach samples=470 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=64.4(1.2), min=22 max=107 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.6591 (1.6504) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 265 56.3830 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 28 2 0.4255 0.0016 0.017 0.424 0.971 CNIDARIA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.102 0.234 HYDROZOA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 SIPHONOPHORA 17 4 0.8511 0.0327 0.339 0.590 1.353 ANTHOZOA 4 16 3.4043 0.1132 1.172 2.793 6.404 CTENOPHORA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.027 CESTODA 28 2 0.4255 0.0020 0.020 0.177 0.405 NEMERTEA 9 8 1.7021 0.0761 0.787 0.524 1.201 POLYCHAETA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 TOMOPTERIDAE 11 7 1.4894 0.0073 0.075 0.556 1.276 CRUSTACEA 14 6 1.2766 0.0146 0.151 0.380 0.872 AMPHIPODA 15 5 1.0638 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 GAMMARIDEA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.040 0.091 AMPELISCA SP 24 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.001 0.296 0.679 AMPELISCA VADORUM 28 2 0.4255 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.005 CAPRELLIDAE 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.047 0.108 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 24 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.000 0.048 0.109 HYPERIIDAE 17 4 0.8511 0.0002 0.002 0.563 1.291 PARATHEMISTO SP 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.012 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 JASSA FALCATA 17 4 0.8511 0.0245 0.254 0.498 1.141 DECAPODA 17 4 0.8511 0.0149 0.154 0.510 1.169 DECAPODA CRAB 17 4 0.8511 0.0013 0.014 0.002 0.005 DECAPODA SHRIMP 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CANCRIDAE 5 15 3.1915 0.2083 2.156 3.116 7.144 CANCER IRRORATUS 28 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.042 0.096 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 38 1 0.2128 0.0122 0.126 0.112 0.256 MUNIDA SP 38 1 0.2128 0.0006 0.007 0.019 0.044 PENAEIDAE 17 4 0.8511 0.0259 0.268 0.444 1.018 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CUMACEA 28 2 0.4255 0.0053 0.055 0.406 0.931 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.003 MYSIDACEA 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CALANOIDA 28 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.020 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 28 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 CENTROPAGES SP 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.003 RHINCALANUS CORNUTUS 7 11 2.3404 0.7962 8.243 1.957 4.486 BIVALVIA Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 25 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=76, Stomach samples=470 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=64.4(1.2), min=22 max=107 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.6591 (1.6504) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 5 1.0638 0.9634 9.974 1.005 2.303 PECTINIDAE 38 1 0.2128 0.0155 0.161 0.010 0.022 ANATOMA CRISPATA 8 10 2.1277 0.1930 1.998 1.807 4.144 CEPHALOPODA 38 1 0.2128 0.0183 0.190 0.158 0.363 LOLIGO PEALEII 38 1 0.2128 0.0106 0.109 0.213 0.488 SEPIOLIDAE 38 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.061 0.139 CHAETOGNATHA 38 1 0.2128 0.0364 0.377 0.213 0.488 HOLOTHUROIDEA 17 4 0.8511 0.0006 0.006 0.216 0.496 OIKOPLEURA SP 3 55 11.7021 2.4333 25.192 8.949 20.517 FISH 11 7 1.4894 0.0001 0.001 0.063 0.144 FISH SCALES 24 3 0.6383 0.1280 1.326 0.515 1.180 OSTEICHTHYES 38 1 0.2128 0.0121 0.125 0.024 0.055 CONGRIDAE 38 1 0.2128 0.7128 7.379 0.169 0.388 ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS 38 1 0.2128 0.2366 2.450 0.184 0.423 CLUPEA HARENGUS 38 1 0.2128 0.1093 1.131 0.205 0.469 ETRUMEUS TERES 38 1 0.2128 0.0012 0.013 0.030 0.069 ANCHOA SP 28 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.213 0.488 GADIDAE 28 2 0.4255 0.0078 0.081 0.225 0.517 UROPHYCIS REGIA 11 7 1.4894 0.2175 2.251 0.812 1.862 AMMODYTES SP 38 1 0.2128 0.2533 2.622 0.134 0.307 NAUCRATES DUCTOR 38 1 0.2128 0.0010 0.010 0.001 0.002 COTTIDAE 24 3 0.6383 0.0322 0.333 0.076 0.175 OPHIDIIDAE 38 1 0.2128 0.0010 0.010 0.002 0.004 SERRANIDAE 38 1 0.2128 0.0868 0.898 0.213 0.488 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 38 1 0.2128 0.0013 0.014 0.002 0.005 PLEURONECTIFORMES 38 1 0.2128 0.0936 0.969 0.213 0.488 PARALICHTHYS SP 38 1 0.2128 0.1829 1.893 0.043 0.100 PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS 6 13 2.7660 2.4677 25.548 2.561 5.871 SYMPHURUS SP 2 69 14.6809 0.0891 0.923 11.014 25.252 ANIMAL REMAINS 38 1 0.2128 0.0005 0.005 0.051 0.116 ANIMAL TUBES 28 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.020 0.047 PLANTS 38 1 0.2128 0.0051 0.053 0.008 0.018 ROCK 9 8 1.7021 0.0107 0.110 0.520 1.193 SAND Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 26 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=40, Stomach samples=223 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=74.4(0.7), min=47 max=105 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.6634 (1.6843) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 103 46.1883 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 7 9 4.0359 0.1254 1.881 3.790 7.044 CNIDARIA 11 5 2.2422 0.0560 0.840 1.460 2.712 SIPHONOPHORA 11 5 2.2422 0.0013 0.019 1.639 3.046 CTENOPHORA 9 8 3.5874 0.0000 0.001 0.196 0.365 CESTODA 18 4 1.7937 0.0001 0.002 0.018 0.033 TREMATODA 26 1 0.4484 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMATODA 26 1 0.4484 0.0023 0.034 0.121 0.225 APHRODITA HASTATA 26 1 0.4484 0.0021 0.032 0.134 0.248 PHYLLODOCIDAE 22 2 0.8969 0.0003 0.005 0.260 0.482 TOMOPTERIDAE 26 1 0.4484 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.006 TOMOPTERIS SP 11 5 2.2422 0.0048 0.072 0.170 0.316 TOMOPTERIS HELGOLANDICA 26 1 0.4484 0.0081 0.121 0.179 0.333 CRUSTACEA 18 4 1.7937 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 21 3 1.3453 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.008 HYPERIIDAE 26 1 0.4484 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 HYPERIA SP 22 2 0.8969 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.002 HYPERIA GALBA 11 5 2.2422 0.0003 0.005 0.002 0.003 HYPEROCHE MEDUSARUM 11 5 2.2422 0.0003 0.004 0.003 0.005 PARATHEMISTO SP 26 1 0.4484 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DECAPODA 26 1 0.4484 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 26 1 0.4484 0.0032 0.047 0.448 0.833 CANCER IRRORATUS 26 1 0.4484 0.0005 0.007 0.003 0.005 PANDALIDAE 26 1 0.4484 0.0085 0.128 0.448 0.833 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 5 13 5.8296 0.0102 0.154 3.851 7.157 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 26 1 0.4484 0.0003 0.004 0.080 0.149 THYSANOESSA SP 11 5 2.2422 0.0001 0.001 0.070 0.131 COPEPODA 7 9 4.0359 0.0001 0.002 0.338 0.628 CALANOIDA 5 13 5.8296 0.0002 0.003 0.028 0.052 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 26 1 0.4484 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GASTROPODA 22 2 0.8969 0.0010 0.015 0.013 0.024 CLIONE LIMACINA 11 5 2.2422 1.6720 25.092 1.894 3.519 CEPHALOPODA 26 1 0.4484 0.0024 0.036 0.016 0.029 SEPIOLIDAE 18 4 1.7937 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.004 OIKOPLEURA SP 4 18 8.0717 0.0289 0.433 6.894 12.811 SALPIDAE 9 8 3.5874 0.2540 3.812 1.826 3.393 FISH 3 20 8.9686 0.0040 0.060 0.742 1.379 FISH SCALES 26 1 0.4484 0.0001 0.002 0.007 0.014 FISH LARVAE 26 1 0.4484 0.0773 1.161 0.441 0.820 BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 27 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=40, Stomach samples=223 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=74.4(0.7), min=47 max=105 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.6634 (1.6843) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 22 2 0.8969 1.7508 26.275 0.897 1.667 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 2 70 31.3901 2.6485 39.747 27.832 51.721 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 28 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=17 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=93.4(1.2), min=83 max=100 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 43.4689 (13.8826) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 7 1 5.8824 0.0337 0.078 0.329 0.329 HYDROZOA 7 1 5.8824 0.6750 1.553 1.259 1.259 DECAPODA 7 1 5.8824 0.8442 1.942 2.665 2.665 BIVALVIA 5 2 11.7647 0.6481 1.491 6.477 6.477 CEPHALOPODA 5 2 11.7647 0.5845 1.345 0.785 0.785 LOLIGO SP 7 1 5.8824 0.0091 0.021 1.742 1.742 SALPIDAE 1 10 58.8235 25.3485 58.314 40.412 40.412 FISH 3 3 17.6471 0.0015 0.003 2.981 2.981 FISH SCALES 3 3 17.6471 6.2297 14.331 4.248 4.248 OPHICHTHIDAE 7 1 5.8824 0.2756 0.634 2.396 2.396 OPHICHTHUS CRUENTIFER 7 1 5.8824 0.0435 0.100 0.425 0.425 ANCHOA SP 7 1 5.8824 0.0484 0.111 0.472 0.472 AMMODYTES SP 7 1 5.8824 0.4766 1.096 4.656 4.656 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 7 1 5.8824 4.6485 10.694 3.086 3.086 ASTROSCOPUS SP 7 1 5.8824 0.9517 2.189 1.776 1.776 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 7 1 5.8824 2.4126 5.550 1.601 1.601 PLEURONECTIDAE 2 5 29.4118 0.2376 0.547 24.688 24.688 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 29 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=93, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=63.4(1.1), min=23 max=103 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.6151 (1.1790) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 257 46.3063 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 30 5 0.9009 0.0067 0.089 0.901 1.678 CNIDARIA 20 7 1.2613 0.0004 0.005 0.072 0.134 HYDROZOA 34 4 0.7207 0.0076 0.100 0.513 0.955 SIPHONOPHORA 67 1 0.1802 0.0287 0.377 0.159 0.296 ACTINIARIA 52 2 0.3604 0.0176 0.231 0.230 0.428 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 67 1 0.1802 0.0185 0.243 0.120 0.224 SCYPHOZOA 8 12 2.1622 0.0096 0.127 1.758 3.275 CTENOPHORA 14 9 1.6216 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.004 CESTODA 52 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.006 TREMATODA 34 4 0.7207 0.0051 0.067 0.346 0.644 NEMERTEA 27 6 1.0811 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 NEMATODA 34 4 0.7207 0.0001 0.002 0.017 0.032 POLYCHAETA 67 1 0.1802 0.0003 0.004 0.005 0.009 PHERUSA AFFINIS 67 1 0.1802 0.0010 0.014 0.032 0.060 ORBINIA ORNATA 67 1 0.1802 0.0019 0.025 0.058 0.109 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 67 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.002 0.001 0.002 NEREIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.003 0.014 0.026 NEREIS SP 67 1 0.1802 0.0003 0.004 0.009 0.017 NEREIS SUCCINEA 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.008 POLYNOIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.003 0.006 0.011 TOMOPTERIDAE 40 3 0.5405 0.0001 0.001 0.048 0.089 TOMOPTERIS SP 52 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.002 0.008 0.015 TOMOPTERIS HELGOLANDICA 20 7 1.2613 0.0104 0.136 0.476 0.886 CRUSTACEA 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 52 2 0.3604 0.0052 0.069 0.053 0.098 AMPHIPODA 27 6 1.0811 0.0002 0.003 0.233 0.434 GAMMARIDEA 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCIDAE 52 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.002 0.003 0.005 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CAPRELLIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 12 11 1.9820 0.0049 0.064 0.279 0.520 GAMMARUS SP 4 26 4.6847 0.0325 0.427 1.764 3.285 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 8 12 2.1622 0.0001 0.001 0.183 0.341 HYPERIIDAE 20 7 1.2613 0.0004 0.005 0.006 0.012 HYPERIA GALBA 17 8 1.4414 0.0002 0.002 0.033 0.061 PARATHEMISTO SP 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.007 PARATHEMISTO GRACILIPES 52 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.002 0.003 0.006 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 67 1 0.1802 0.0008 0.010 0.180 0.336 DECAPODA Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 30 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=93, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=63.4(1.1), min=23 max=103 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.6151 (1.1790) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 20 7 1.2613 0.0001 0.001 0.037 0.068 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 8 1.4414 0.0374 0.491 0.729 1.358 DECAPODA CRAB 40 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.000 0.186 0.347 DECAPODA SHRIMP 67 1 0.1802 0.0007 0.009 0.180 0.336 AXIUS SERRATUS 52 2 0.3604 0.0030 0.039 0.230 0.428 CANCRIDAE 30 5 0.9009 0.1220 1.602 0.601 1.119 CANCER BOREALIS 8 12 2.1622 0.1878 2.467 1.578 2.940 CANCER IRRORATUS 52 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.001 0.030 0.057 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 67 1 0.1802 0.0006 0.007 0.180 0.336 EUALUS GAIMARDII 67 1 0.1802 0.0013 0.017 0.040 0.074 PAGURIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0014 0.018 0.124 0.230 PAGURUS SP 40 3 0.5405 0.0104 0.136 0.388 0.723 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 40 3 0.5405 0.0049 0.065 0.464 0.864 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 67 1 0.1802 0.0068 0.089 0.142 0.265 PORTUNIDAE 52 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.003 CIROLANIDAE 34 4 0.7207 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 EUPHAUSIIDAE 40 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.001 0.024 0.046 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 34 4 0.7207 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.021 COPEPODA 14 9 1.6216 0.0000 0.000 0.020 0.038 CALANOIDA 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 30 5 0.9009 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 CENTROPAGES SP 52 2 0.3604 0.0718 0.943 0.310 0.578 MOLLUSCA 67 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.003 0.177 0.330 MOLLUSCA SHELL 20 7 1.2613 0.3801 4.991 0.717 1.335 BIVALVIA 40 3 0.5405 0.1294 1.699 0.389 0.725 PECTINIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0086 0.113 0.147 0.273 GASTROPODA 67 1 0.1802 0.0017 0.023 0.030 0.055 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 8 12 2.1622 0.8235 10.814 1.618 3.013 CEPHALOPODA 20 7 1.2613 0.5440 7.144 1.046 1.949 LOLIGO SP 40 3 0.5405 0.0291 0.382 0.541 1.007 LOLIGO PEALEII 34 4 0.7207 0.9176 12.050 0.705 1.313 ILLEX SP 30 5 0.9009 0.0047 0.061 0.099 0.185 CHAETOGNATHA 40 3 0.5405 0.0002 0.003 0.007 0.014 SAGITTA ELEGANS 67 1 0.1802 0.0049 0.064 0.033 0.061 PSOLUS PHANTAPUS 20 7 1.2613 0.0776 1.019 0.416 0.775 UROCHORDATA 40 3 0.5405 0.0032 0.042 0.104 0.193 ASCIDIA CALLOSA 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.105 0.196 LARVACEA 6 14 2.5225 0.0059 0.078 0.981 1.826 OIKOPLEURA SP Predator Species = SQUALUS ACANTHIAS (SPINY DOGFISH, SVSPP=015) 31 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=93, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=63.4(1.1), min=23 max=103 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.6151 (1.1790) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 THALIACEA 17 8 1.4414 0.0081 0.106 0.086 0.161 SALPIDAE 3 49 8.8288 1.4607 19.182 7.164 13.343 FISH 5 15 2.7027 0.0003 0.004 0.129 0.240 FISH SCALES 52 2 0.3604 0.0011 0.014 0.016 0.030 FISH LARVAE 52 2 0.3604 0.0505 0.663 0.305 0.568 RAJA SP 67 1 0.1802 0.0383 0.503 0.180 0.336 CONGRIDAE 14 9 1.6216 0.1269 1.666 1.431 2.665 CLUPEIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0737 0.968 0.166 0.309 ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS 40 3 0.5405 0.3069 4.030 0.541 1.007 GADIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.2141 2.811 0.180 0.336 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 40 3 0.5405 0.1251 1.643 0.474 0.883 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 52 2 0.3604 0.5826 7.651 0.360 0.671 UROPHYCIS SP 67 1 0.1802 0.1622 2.130 0.180 0.336 UROPHYCIS CHESTERI 67 1 0.1802 0.2394 3.144 0.151 0.282 UROPHYCIS CHUSS 7 13 2.3423 0.1913 2.512 1.805 3.361 AMMODYTES SP 67 1 0.1802 0.0169 0.222 0.180 0.336 TRIGLOPS MURRAYI 52 2 0.3604 0.0246 0.322 0.185 0.345 PLEURONECTIFORMES 67 1 0.1802 0.0008 0.010 0.011 0.021 BOTHIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0978 1.285 0.180 0.336 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.060 0.112 PLEURONECTIDAE 67 1 0.1802 0.0003 0.005 0.007 0.013 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 2 140 25.2252 0.2993 3.931 18.950 35.294 ANIMAL REMAINS 52 2 0.3604 0.0006 0.007 0.010 0.018 ANIMAL TUBES 67 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ANIMAL EGGS 40 3 0.5405 0.0005 0.006 0.022 0.040 PLANTS 27 6 1.0811 0.0348 0.457 0.394 0.734 ROCK 13 10 1.8018 0.0250 0.328 0.601 1.119 SAND 67 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.002 0.003 0.005 AVES FEATHERS Predator Species = SQUATINA DUMERIL (ATLANTIC ANGEL SHARK, SVSPP=016) 32 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=25, Stomach samples=47 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=62.5(3.4), min=32 max=120 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 19.2756 (6.3613) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 5 10.6383 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 8 17.0213 0.0019 0.010 0.029 0.032 NEMATODA 14 1 2.1277 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.002 NINOE NIGRIPES 8 3 6.3830 0.0011 0.006 0.041 0.046 CRUSTACEA 14 1 2.1277 0.0002 0.001 0.003 0.003 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 8 3 6.3830 0.0047 0.024 0.047 0.053 DECAPODA 12 2 4.2553 0.0002 0.001 0.002 0.003 DECAPODA SHRIMP 14 1 2.1277 0.0003 0.002 0.004 0.005 CANCER IRRORATUS 14 1 2.1277 0.0016 0.008 0.113 0.126 CRANGONIDAE 14 1 2.1277 0.0552 0.286 0.645 0.722 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 14 1 2.1277 0.0005 0.003 0.018 0.020 CIROLANIDAE 4 7 14.8936 0.0303 0.157 1.083 1.212 CEPHALOPODA 14 1 2.1277 1.6225 8.417 1.789 2.002 LOLIGO SP 14 1 2.1277 0.1570 0.815 1.663 1.861 LOLIGO PEALEII 14 1 2.1277 0.0086 0.045 0.616 0.690 OMMASTREPHIDAE BEAK 1 28 59.5745 4.1801 21.686 39.818 44.558 FISH 7 4 8.5106 0.0001 0.000 0.055 0.062 FISH SCALES 14 1 2.1277 0.0173 0.090 1.332 1.490 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 14 1 2.1277 0.1950 1.012 0.215 0.241 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 14 1 2.1277 4.2134 21.859 1.811 2.027 POMATOMUS SALTATRIX 14 1 2.1277 3.2781 17.006 2.128 2.381 SCIAENIDAE 12 2 4.2553 1.5312 7.944 3.390 3.793 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 8 3 6.3830 0.9766 5.066 3.561 3.985 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 14 1 2.1277 1.4974 7.768 2.128 2.381 PRIONOTUS CAROLINUS 2 20 42.5532 1.4382 7.461 25.750 28.816 ANIMAL REMAINS 14 1 2.1277 0.0026 0.014 0.016 0.018 PLANTS 5 5 10.6383 0.0589 0.305 1.276 1.428 ROCK 8 3 6.3830 0.0025 0.013 1.827 2.045 SAND Predator Species = SQUATINA DUMERIL (ATLANTIC ANGEL SHARK, SVSPP=016) 33 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=73.2(13.4), min=45 max=110 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 21.0612 (16.8418) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 1 20.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 40.0000 0.0414 0.197 0.129 0.161 CRUSTACEA 2 2 40.0000 0.0258 0.123 0.581 0.726 CEPHALOPODA 1 4 80.0000 18.6998 88.788 48.787 60.984 FISH 2 2 40.0000 1.3982 6.639 29.488 36.861 ANIMAL REMAINS 5 1 20.0000 0.8960 4.254 1.015 1.269 ROCK Predator Species = DASYATIS SAY (BLUNTNOSE STINGRAY, SVSPP=018) 34 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=16 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.9(6.8), min=24 max=118 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 23.4026 (9.8085) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 4 25.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.000 0.010 0.014 CESTODA 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMATODA 11 2 12.5000 2.4608 10.515 7.375 9.833 POLYCHAETA 13 1 6.2500 0.5441 2.325 1.890 2.520 GOLFINGIA SP 2 5 31.2500 0.0204 0.087 3.121 4.161 CRUSTACEA 11 2 12.5000 0.0033 0.014 0.547 0.729 AMPHIPODA 6 3 18.7500 0.0275 0.118 4.495 5.993 GAMMARIDEA 6 3 18.7500 0.1418 0.606 11.593 15.458 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 13 1 6.2500 0.8328 3.558 2.893 3.857 CALLIANASSIDAE 13 1 6.2500 2.1484 9.180 2.028 2.704 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 13 1 6.2500 0.0150 0.064 0.225 0.299 CANCER IRRORATUS 6 3 18.7500 0.4074 1.741 6.622 8.829 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 3 18.7500 5.4343 23.221 10.627 14.169 BIVALVIA 13 1 6.2500 0.0016 0.007 0.024 0.032 SPISULA SOLIDISSIMA 13 1 6.2500 0.0111 0.047 0.010 0.014 FISH 3 4 25.0000 0.0003 0.001 0.110 0.147 FISH SCALES 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.000 0.004 0.006 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 13 1 6.2500 0.1069 0.457 0.183 0.244 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 6 3 18.7500 9.2567 39.554 10.177 13.569 LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS 13 1 6.2500 1.5161 6.478 1.431 1.908 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 1 11 68.7500 0.4171 1.782 11.427 15.236 ANIMAL REMAINS 13 1 6.2500 0.0567 0.242 0.197 0.263 ANIMAL EGGS 3 4 25.0000 0.0003 0.001 0.011 0.015 SAND Predator Species = DASYATIS SAY (BLUNTNOSE STINGRAY, SVSPP=018) 35 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=69.5(0.5), min=69 max=70 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2920 (0.7230) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0180 1.393 3.163 3.163 CRUSTACEA 1 1 50.0000 1.0075 77.980 50.000 50.000 DECAPODA 1 1 50.0000 0.2665 20.627 46.837 46.837 FISH Predator Species = MYLIOBATIS FREMINVILLEI (BULLNOSE RAY, SVSPP=019) 36 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=60.0(6.0), min=38 max=71 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.0920 (10.0623) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 40.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 20.0000 1.1454 9.472 2.210 3.683 NEMERTEA 3 1 20.0000 0.0462 0.382 0.089 0.149 NEMATODA 3 1 20.0000 0.6708 5.547 1.294 2.157 POLYCHAETA 3 1 20.0000 0.0172 0.142 0.205 0.342 DECAPODA 3 1 20.0000 0.0160 0.132 0.031 0.051 DECAPODA CRAB 3 1 20.0000 0.0118 0.098 4.470 7.449 PAGURIDAE 3 1 20.0000 1.6568 13.702 19.795 32.991 BIVALVIA 3 1 20.0000 7.8852 65.210 15.215 25.358 ENSIS DIRECTUS 1 2 40.0000 0.4410 3.647 16.302 27.170 ANIMAL REMAINS 3 1 20.0000 0.2016 1.667 0.389 0.648 SAND Predator Species = MYLIOBATIS FREMINVILLEI (BULLNOSE RAY, SVSPP=019) 37 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=61.7(12.4), min=37 max=76 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 5.5720 (3.6158) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0130 0.233 3.892 3.892 PAGURIDAE 1 1 33.3333 0.0940 1.687 0.751 0.751 PENAEIDAE 1 1 33.3333 0.0080 0.144 0.064 0.064 RANILIA MURICATA 1 1 33.3333 1.2910 23.169 33.333 33.333 MOLLUSCA 1 1 33.3333 4.0677 73.002 32.518 32.518 NUDIBRANCHIA 1 1 33.3333 0.0983 1.765 29.441 29.441 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = TORPEDO NOBILIANA (ATLANTIC TORPEDO, SVSPP=021) 38 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=87.5(2.5), min=85 max=90 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.4770 (6.4770) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 50.0000 6.4770 100.000 50.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = TORPEDO NOBILIANA (ATLANTIC TORPEDO, SVSPP=021) 39 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=55.0(14.8), min=31 max=82 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.0280 (7.4113) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 33.3333 0.0060 0.066 0.179 0.268 POLYCHAETA 1 1 33.3333 1.1143 12.343 33.155 49.732 FISH 1 1 33.3333 7.9077 87.590 33.333 50.000 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS Predator Species = TORPEDO NOBILIANA (ATLANTIC TORPEDO, SVSPP=021) 40 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.0(.), min=24 max=24 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4050 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.4050 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = TORPEDO NOBILIANA (ATLANTIC TORPEDO, SVSPP=021) 41 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=125.0(.), min=125 max=125 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = RAJA LAEVIS (BARNDOOR SKATE, SVSPP=022) 42 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=78.0(.), min=78 max=78 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 5.2680 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 2.9820 56.606 56.606 56.606 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 1 1 100.0000 2.2860 43.394 43.394 43.394 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS Predator Species = RAJA LAEVIS (BARNDOOR SKATE, SVSPP=022) 43 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=87.0(.), min=87 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 36.8180 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0120 0.033 0.033 0.033 HYDROZOA 1 1 100.0000 0.0040 0.011 0.011 0.011 NEMATODA 1 1 100.0000 9.5380 25.906 25.906 25.906 CANCER BOREALIS 1 1 100.0000 19.0670 51.787 51.787 51.787 CANCER IRRORATUS 1 1 100.0000 8.1970 22.264 22.264 22.264 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 44 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=565 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.9(0.8), min=19 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.3336 (0.6752) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 112 19.8230 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 37 13 2.3009 0.0009 0.012 0.016 0.020 HYDROZOA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 THUIARIA THUJA 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.002 0.008 0.010 CERIANTHIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.100 0.125 PLATYHELMINTHES 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.006 CESTODA 95 3 0.5310 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.002 TREMATODA 52 8 1.4159 0.0016 0.022 0.093 0.115 NEMERTEA 8 78 13.8053 0.0016 0.021 0.078 0.098 NEMATODA 6 106 18.7611 0.0407 0.555 1.415 1.765 POLYCHAETA 30 17 3.0088 0.0057 0.078 0.272 0.339 MALDANIDAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0010 0.014 0.028 0.035 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 135 1 0.1770 0.0009 0.013 0.029 0.037 EUCLYMENE SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0010 0.013 0.026 0.033 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.003 0.001 0.001 EUNICIDAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0004 0.005 0.017 0.021 LUMBRINERIDAE 95 3 0.5310 0.0012 0.016 0.101 0.126 LUMBRINERIS SP 18 39 6.9027 0.0447 0.610 1.213 1.513 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHERUSA AFFINIS 44 10 1.7699 0.0101 0.138 0.311 0.387 OPHELIIDAE 39 11 1.9469 0.0323 0.441 0.490 0.611 OPHELIA SP 55 7 1.2389 0.0017 0.024 0.088 0.110 OPHELIA BICORNIS 29 18 3.1858 0.0825 1.125 0.808 1.008 OPHELIA DENTICULATA 135 1 0.1770 0.0003 0.004 0.077 0.096 OPHELINA SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.002 0.005 0.006 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 35 14 2.4779 0.0175 0.239 0.843 1.051 TRAVISIA SP 63 6 1.0619 0.0036 0.049 0.073 0.092 TRAVISIA CARNEA 109 2 0.3540 0.0006 0.009 0.168 0.209 TRAVISIA FORBESII 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 135 1 0.1770 0.0031 0.042 0.167 0.209 APHRODITA HASTATA 22 30 5.3097 0.0197 0.268 0.566 0.706 NEPHTYIDAE 81 4 0.7080 0.0093 0.127 0.179 0.223 AGLAOPHAMUS CIRCINATA 14 47 8.3186 0.0577 0.787 1.966 2.452 NEPHTYS SP 16 40 7.0796 0.1244 1.696 2.374 2.961 NEPHTYS BUCERA 55 7 1.2389 0.0238 0.325 0.278 0.347 NEPHTYS CAECA 95 3 0.5310 0.0010 0.014 0.010 0.012 NEPHTYS CILIATA 75 5 0.8850 0.0322 0.439 0.733 0.914 NEPHTYS DISCORS 55 7 1.2389 0.0125 0.171 0.389 0.486 NEPHTYS INCISA Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 45 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=565 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.9(0.8), min=19 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.3336 (0.6752) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 81 4 0.7080 0.0295 0.402 0.355 0.442 NEPHTYS LONGOSETOSA 27 21 3.7168 0.0376 0.513 1.168 1.457 NEPHTYS PICTA 45 9 1.5929 0.0049 0.067 0.167 0.208 NEREIDAE 35 14 2.4779 0.0044 0.060 0.129 0.161 NEREIS SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 NEREIS GRAYI 30 17 3.0088 0.0125 0.171 0.320 0.399 NEREIS SUCCINEA 109 2 0.3540 0.0006 0.008 0.021 0.026 NEREIS VIRENS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 POLYNOIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.001 HARMOTHOE IMBRICATA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.111 0.139 SIGALIONIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 LEANIRA SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0022 0.030 0.015 0.019 SIGALION ARENICOLA 39 11 1.9469 0.0016 0.022 0.093 0.116 STHENELAIS SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 STHENELAIS BOA 32 16 2.8319 0.0118 0.161 0.268 0.335 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.020 0.025 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 63 6 1.0619 0.0002 0.002 0.008 0.010 SPIONIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PRIONOSPIO SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHARETIDAE 95 3 0.5310 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.003 AMPHARETE SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 AMPHITRITE JOHNSTONI 135 1 0.1770 0.0036 0.050 0.026 0.032 SIPUNCULA 135 1 0.1770 0.0301 0.410 0.160 0.200 PHASCOLION STROMBI 12 58 10.2655 0.0246 0.336 1.300 1.622 CRUSTACEA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 45 9 1.5929 0.0032 0.044 0.101 0.126 AMPHIPODA 22 30 5.3097 0.0035 0.048 0.338 0.421 GAMMARIDEA 81 4 0.7080 0.0006 0.008 0.035 0.044 AMPELISCIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 AMPELISCA SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 95 3 0.5310 0.0040 0.054 0.194 0.243 AMPELISCA VADORUM 16 40 7.0796 0.0037 0.050 0.341 0.425 BYBLIS SERRATA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 AORIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.003 MICRODEUTOPUS GRYLLOTALPA 21 33 5.8407 0.0130 0.178 0.963 1.201 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 39 11 1.9469 0.0002 0.003 0.013 0.017 UNCIOLA SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0001 0.002 0.005 0.006 UNCIOLA INERMIS Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 46 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=565 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.9(0.8), min=19 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.3336 (0.6752) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 14 47 8.3186 0.0048 0.065 0.351 0.437 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ARGISSA HAMATIPES 38 12 2.1239 0.0016 0.021 0.094 0.117 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 63 6 1.0619 0.0009 0.013 0.026 0.033 CAPRELLIDAE 45 9 1.5929 0.0003 0.005 0.026 0.032 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COROPHIUM CRASSICORNE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.010 GAMMARUS SP 81 4 0.7080 0.0003 0.004 0.097 0.121 MELITA DENTATA 19 37 6.5487 0.0244 0.332 0.825 1.029 HAUSTORIIDAE 95 3 0.5310 0.0002 0.003 0.065 0.081 AMPHIPOREIA SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 AMPHIPOREIA VIRGINIANA 63 6 1.0619 0.0057 0.078 0.125 0.156 AMPHIPOREIA GIGANTEA 109 2 0.3540 0.0001 0.002 0.104 0.130 ACANTHOHAUSTORIUS SP 95 3 0.5310 0.0005 0.006 0.034 0.042 ACANTHOHAUSTORIUS MILLSI 95 3 0.5310 0.0002 0.002 0.019 0.024 ACANTHOHAUSTORIUS SPINOSUS 63 6 1.0619 0.0007 0.009 0.140 0.174 PARAHAUSTORIUS SP 81 4 0.7080 0.0003 0.005 0.173 0.216 PARAHAUSTORIUS ATTENUATUS 55 7 1.2389 0.0024 0.032 0.149 0.185 PARAHAUSTORIUS HOLMESI 81 4 0.7080 0.0015 0.020 0.105 0.131 PARAHAUSTORIUS LONGIMERUS 109 2 0.3540 0.0003 0.004 0.008 0.010 PROTOHAUSTORIUS DEICHMANNAE 75 5 0.8850 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.008 PROTOHAUSTORIUS WIGLEYI 109 2 0.3540 0.0003 0.003 0.150 0.187 PSEUDOHAUSTORIUS SP 95 3 0.5310 0.0001 0.002 0.005 0.006 PSEUDOHAUSTORIUS BOREALIS 81 4 0.7080 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 HYPERIIDAE 63 6 1.0619 0.0002 0.003 0.005 0.006 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 55 7 1.2389 0.0007 0.010 0.042 0.052 LYSIANASSIDAE 95 3 0.5310 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.004 ANONYX SP 55 7 1.2389 0.0008 0.010 0.041 0.052 ANONYX SARSI 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.003 0.003 HIPPOMEDON SP 20 34 6.0177 0.0036 0.050 0.303 0.378 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 25 22 3.8938 0.0045 0.061 0.296 0.370 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 24 27 4.7788 0.0048 0.066 0.269 0.336 OEDICEROTIDAE 25 22 3.8938 0.0059 0.080 0.405 0.505 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.003 0.002 0.003 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 63 6 1.0619 0.0002 0.003 0.029 0.036 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 95 3 0.5310 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 DULICHIA PORRECTA 52 8 1.4159 0.0001 0.001 0.015 0.019 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 47 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=565 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.9(0.8), min=19 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.3336 (0.6752) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 STENOTHOIDAE 32 16 2.8319 0.0034 0.046 0.114 0.142 DECAPODA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 DECAPODA LARVAE 45 9 1.5929 0.0103 0.140 0.203 0.254 DECAPODA CRAB 81 4 0.7080 0.0011 0.016 0.017 0.021 DECAPODA SHRIMP 135 1 0.1770 0.0003 0.003 0.000 0.001 AXIIDAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0023 0.032 0.127 0.159 AXIUS SERRATUS 109 2 0.3540 0.0238 0.324 0.202 0.251 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 75 5 0.8850 0.0002 0.003 0.021 0.026 CANCRIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CANCER SP 10 66 11.6814 0.1464 1.996 3.975 4.958 CANCER IRRORATUS 81 4 0.7080 0.0001 0.001 0.007 0.009 CRANGONIDAE 1 137 24.2478 0.1082 1.476 5.329 6.647 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CARIDION GORDONI 75 5 0.8850 0.0001 0.001 0.006 0.008 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.004 0.005 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0022 0.030 0.088 0.110 MAJIDAE 63 6 1.0619 0.0025 0.034 0.063 0.078 PAGURIDAE 45 9 1.5929 0.0020 0.027 0.135 0.168 PAGURUS SP 45 9 1.5929 0.0099 0.136 0.324 0.404 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 63 6 1.0619 0.0070 0.095 0.182 0.227 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.075 0.094 PANDALIDAE 28 20 3.5398 0.0213 0.291 0.818 1.020 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.003 0.010 0.012 PANDALUS BOREALIS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.003 0.015 0.018 PORTUNIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0006 0.008 0.167 0.208 BATHYNECTES LONGISPINA 34 15 2.6549 0.0268 0.365 0.830 1.035 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 95 3 0.5310 0.0001 0.001 0.009 0.011 ISOPODA 13 57 10.0885 0.0267 0.364 0.817 1.019 CIROLANIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 POLITOLANA CONCHARUM 11 65 11.5044 0.0260 0.355 1.274 1.589 POLITOLANA POLITA 39 11 1.9469 0.0002 0.002 0.017 0.021 CHIRIDOTEA SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CHIRIDOTEA ALMYRA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CHIRIDOTEA CAECA 81 4 0.7080 0.0008 0.011 0.032 0.040 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 EDOTEA SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0001 0.001 0.024 0.030 EDOTEA TRILOBA 81 4 0.7080 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 CUMACEA Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 48 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=565 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.9(0.8), min=19 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.3336 (0.6752) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LEPTOCUMA SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 LAMPROPS QUADRIPLICATA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EUPHAUSIIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 95 3 0.5310 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 MYSIDACEA 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 45 9 1.5929 0.0002 0.003 0.023 0.028 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 75 5 0.8850 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 COPEPODA 55 7 1.2389 0.0002 0.003 0.002 0.003 CALANOIDA 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ARGULUS SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CALIGUS SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CENTROPAGES SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HALACARIDAE 81 4 0.7080 0.0009 0.013 0.181 0.226 MOLLUSCA 55 7 1.2389 0.0047 0.065 0.031 0.039 MOLLUSCA SHELL 7 92 16.2832 0.4910 6.696 5.107 6.369 BIVALVIA 81 4 0.7080 0.0007 0.010 0.049 0.061 YOLDIA SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0252 0.343 0.168 0.209 PLACOPECTEN MAGELLANICUS 63 6 1.0619 0.0039 0.053 0.051 0.063 SOLEMYA VELUM 52 8 1.4159 0.2525 3.443 0.821 1.024 SOLENIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0056 0.076 0.056 0.070 ENSIS DIRECTUS 75 5 0.8850 0.0009 0.013 0.032 0.040 CEPHALOPODA 63 6 1.0619 0.5850 7.977 0.742 0.925 ILLEX SP 109 2 0.3540 0.0001 0.001 0.029 0.037 CHAETOGNATHA 109 2 0.3540 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 BRYOZOA 5 109 19.2920 0.5639 7.689 8.746 10.909 FISH 39 11 1.9469 0.0000 0.000 0.008 0.010 FISH SCALES 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 FISH LARVAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0102 0.139 0.077 0.096 RAJA SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0348 0.474 0.156 0.195 RAJA SENTA 135 1 0.1770 0.0003 0.004 0.007 0.009 OPHICHTHIDAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0998 1.361 0.186 0.232 GADIDAE 135 1 0.1770 0.0008 0.012 0.012 0.016 GADUS MORHUA 95 3 0.5310 0.2508 3.420 0.235 0.293 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 2 136 24.0708 3.6730 50.084 20.260 25.269 AMMODYTES SP 135 1 0.1770 0.0002 0.003 0.001 0.002 ZOARCIDAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0175 0.239 0.153 0.191 PLEURONECTIFORMES Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 49 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=565 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.9(0.8), min=19 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.3336 (0.6752) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 135 1 0.1770 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 PLEURONECTIDAE 109 2 0.3540 0.0005 0.007 0.014 0.017 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 9 76 13.4513 0.0274 0.374 2.869 3.578 ANIMAL REMAINS 81 4 0.7080 0.0074 0.101 0.062 0.077 ANIMAL TUBES 109 2 0.3540 0.0001 0.001 0.003 0.003 ANIMAL EGGS 63 6 1.0619 0.0020 0.027 0.141 0.176 ROCK 3 121 21.4159 0.0586 0.800 2.009 2.505 SAND Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 50 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=14 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=88.9(1.9), min=79 max=107 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 13.7035 (4.4130) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 4 28.5714 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 7.1429 0.0106 0.077 7.143 10.000 NEPHTYIDAE 3 1 7.1429 0.0150 0.109 7.143 10.000 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 3 1 7.1429 2.1930 16.003 7.143 10.000 FISH 1 7 50.0000 11.4849 83.810 50.000 70.000 AMMODYTES SP Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 51 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=17, Stomach samples=61 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.0(3.0), min=21 max=105 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.2002 (0.8364) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 18 29.5082 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 26 2 3.2787 0.0009 0.029 0.395 0.560 HYDROZOA 4 14 22.9508 0.0015 0.048 0.154 0.218 NEMATODA 9 7 11.4754 0.0103 0.323 2.640 3.745 POLYCHAETA 16 4 6.5574 0.0234 0.733 1.637 2.323 MALDANIDAE 36 1 1.6393 0.0113 0.352 0.986 1.399 CLYMENELLA ZONALIS 36 1 1.6393 0.0004 0.012 0.030 0.042 PHERUSA SP 36 1 1.6393 0.0002 0.006 0.007 0.010 OPHELIIDAE 16 4 6.5574 0.0044 0.137 0.960 1.362 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 9 7 11.4754 0.0331 1.034 2.676 3.797 NEPHTYIDAE 21 3 4.9180 0.0057 0.177 1.460 2.072 NEPHTYS SP 36 1 1.6393 0.0954 2.980 1.598 2.267 NEPHTYS BUCERA 26 2 3.2787 0.0246 0.769 1.111 1.576 SIGALION ARENICOLA 36 1 1.6393 0.0003 0.009 0.028 0.040 AMPHARETE SP 12 5 8.1967 0.0103 0.323 0.586 0.832 CRUSTACEA 21 3 4.9180 0.0102 0.320 0.836 1.186 AMPHIPODA 21 3 4.9180 0.0011 0.034 0.122 0.173 GAMMARIDEA 36 1 1.6393 0.0001 0.003 0.004 0.006 AMPELISCIDAE 16 4 6.5574 0.0007 0.023 0.057 0.081 AMPELISCA VADORUM 7 9 14.7541 0.0100 0.314 1.354 1.920 BYBLIS SERRATA 36 1 1.6393 0.0011 0.035 0.293 0.415 AORIDAE 21 3 4.9180 0.0318 0.993 3.032 4.301 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 5 13 21.3115 0.0316 0.987 3.371 4.783 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 21 3 4.9180 0.0215 0.672 1.008 1.429 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 36 1 1.6393 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.007 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 26 2 3.2787 0.0009 0.027 0.078 0.110 HAUSTORIIDAE 12 5 8.1967 0.0060 0.189 0.581 0.824 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 26 2 3.2787 0.0002 0.005 0.056 0.079 OEDICEROTIDAE 26 2 3.2787 0.0001 0.004 0.029 0.041 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 26 2 3.2787 0.0003 0.009 0.015 0.022 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 26 2 3.2787 0.0001 0.004 0.014 0.019 DECAPODA 36 1 1.6393 0.0012 0.037 0.103 0.147 CANCRIDAE 11 6 9.8361 0.0262 0.820 3.106 4.406 CANCER IRRORATUS 2 15 24.5902 0.0151 0.472 1.090 1.547 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 36 1 1.6393 0.0002 0.006 0.008 0.011 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 26 2 3.2787 0.0015 0.047 0.148 0.210 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 36 1 1.6393 0.0001 0.005 0.006 0.008 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 36 1 1.6393 0.1227 3.835 1.574 2.233 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 36 1 1.6393 0.0003 0.011 0.014 0.020 PORTUNUS SAYI Predator Species = RAJA OCELLATA (WINTER SKATE, SVSPP=023) 52 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=17, Stomach samples=61 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.0(3.0), min=21 max=105 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.2002 (0.8364) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 36 1 1.6393 0.0005 0.015 0.019 0.027 SCYLLARIDAE 36 1 1.6393 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 ISOPODA 16 4 6.5574 0.0137 0.427 1.273 1.807 CIROLANIDAE 12 5 8.1967 0.0367 1.145 2.280 3.235 POLITOLANA POLITA 26 2 3.2787 0.0003 0.008 0.025 0.036 CHIRIDOTEA SP 36 1 1.6393 0.0003 0.008 0.010 0.014 CHIRIDOTEA NIGRESCENS 36 1 1.6393 0.0002 0.006 0.010 0.014 DIASTYLIS SP 36 1 1.6393 0.0001 0.005 0.006 0.008 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 36 1 1.6393 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 COPEPODA 36 1 1.6393 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.010 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 36 1 1.6393 0.0006 0.017 0.007 0.010 MOLLUSCA SHELL 16 4 6.5574 0.0205 0.642 1.442 2.045 BIVALVIA 36 1 1.6393 0.2089 6.527 1.225 1.738 CEPHALOPODA 36 1 1.6393 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 UROCHORDATA 2 15 24.5902 0.3835 11.983 13.257 18.807 FISH 6 11 18.0328 1.9282 60.250 17.048 24.184 AMMODYTES SP 8 8 13.1148 0.0831 2.596 2.464 3.496 ANIMAL REMAINS 36 1 1.6393 0.0024 0.075 0.076 0.108 ANIMAL EGGS 26 2 3.2787 0.0145 0.452 0.051 0.073 ROCK 12 5 8.1967 0.0019 0.058 0.118 0.167 SAND Predator Species = RAJA EGLANTERIA (CLEARNOSE SKATE, SVSPP=024) 53 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=20, Stomach samples=40 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=54.2(1.1), min=38 max=64 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.4297 (0.8896) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 6 15.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 17 1 2.5000 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.005 TREMATODA 17 1 2.5000 0.0013 0.038 0.212 0.250 NEMATODA 7 3 7.5000 0.0005 0.015 2.554 3.005 POLYCHAETA 17 1 2.5000 0.0158 0.461 0.228 0.268 DIOPATRA CUPREA 9 2 5.0000 0.0081 0.237 1.647 1.937 CRUSTACEA 17 1 2.5000 0.0002 0.006 0.032 0.037 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 9 2 5.0000 0.0038 0.111 0.425 0.500 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 17 1 2.5000 0.0004 0.012 0.067 0.079 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 7 3 7.5000 0.0239 0.695 2.808 3.304 DECAPODA 17 1 2.5000 0.1375 4.008 1.098 1.291 DECAPODA CRAB 9 2 5.0000 0.0065 0.190 1.955 2.299 DECAPODA SHRIMP 9 2 5.0000 0.0097 0.282 2.670 3.142 CANCRIDAE 17 1 2.5000 0.0088 0.257 1.304 1.534 CANCER SP 1 14 35.0000 1.3165 38.385 26.374 31.028 CANCER IRRORATUS 6 4 10.0000 0.0047 0.136 0.683 0.804 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 17 1 2.5000 0.0013 0.037 0.240 0.282 PAGURUS SP 9 2 5.0000 0.0056 0.162 0.238 0.280 PAGURUS POLLICARIS 17 1 2.5000 0.3698 10.781 2.318 2.727 PORTUNIDAE 2 6 15.0000 0.0374 1.091 9.370 11.023 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 17 1 2.5000 0.0315 0.917 2.500 2.941 SCYLLARIDAE 9 2 5.0000 0.0412 1.200 5.000 5.882 SICYONIA SP 17 1 2.5000 0.0001 0.003 0.027 0.031 MYSIDACEA 17 1 2.5000 0.0171 0.497 1.816 2.136 STOMATOPODA 17 1 2.5000 0.0004 0.010 0.018 0.021 MOLLUSCA SHELL 17 1 2.5000 0.0088 0.257 0.145 0.170 BIVALVIA 17 1 2.5000 0.0083 0.241 0.286 0.336 SOLENIDAE 9 2 5.0000 0.0070 0.205 2.005 2.359 ENSIS DIRECTUS 9 2 5.0000 0.0419 1.222 1.980 2.330 CEPHALOPODA 17 1 2.5000 0.0024 0.069 0.033 0.038 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 17 1 2.5000 0.0059 0.173 0.940 1.106 BRANCHIOSTOMA SP 2 6 15.0000 1.1896 34.684 8.226 9.678 FISH 17 1 2.5000 0.0081 0.235 1.196 1.407 MYOXOCEPHALUS SCORPIUS 17 1 2.5000 0.0764 2.227 2.500 2.941 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 5 5 12.5000 0.0385 1.123 4.014 4.722 ANIMAL REMAINS 17 1 2.5000 0.0007 0.020 0.023 0.027 PLANTS 17 1 2.5000 0.0004 0.012 0.063 0.075 SAND Predator Species = RAJA EGLANTERIA (CLEARNOSE SKATE, SVSPP=024) 54 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.3(3.5), min=44 max=61 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 26.0103 (15.9304) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 25.0000 0.0050 0.019 0.091 0.091 BYBLIS SERRATA 2 1 25.0000 0.8978 3.452 16.391 16.391 CANCER IRRORATUS 2 1 25.0000 0.0070 0.027 25.000 25.000 PENAEIDAE 2 1 25.0000 2.1570 8.293 3.078 3.078 PENAEUS AZTECUS 1 2 50.0000 0.5510 2.118 8.638 8.638 FISH 2 1 25.0000 15.2800 58.746 21.802 21.802 CYNOSCION REGALIS 2 1 25.0000 7.1125 27.345 25.000 25.000 SYMPHURUS SP Predator Species = RAJA GARMANI (ROSETTE SKATE, SVSPP=025) 55 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=16 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=33.5(1.5), min=20 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5731 (0.1660) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 13 1 6.2500 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 4 25.0000 0.0026 0.458 0.849 0.906 POLYCHAETA 8 2 12.5000 0.0012 0.207 0.451 0.482 NEREIDAE 2 5 31.2500 0.0308 5.377 11.242 11.992 CRUSTACEA 8 2 12.5000 0.0008 0.142 0.390 0.416 GAMMARIDEA 8 2 12.5000 0.0005 0.087 0.322 0.343 AMPELISCIDAE 6 3 18.7500 0.0045 0.785 1.902 2.029 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.011 0.022 0.023 DECAPODA LARVAE 8 2 12.5000 0.0014 0.240 0.482 0.515 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 1 6.2500 0.0009 0.153 0.096 0.103 CANCRIDAE 3 4 25.0000 0.2812 49.068 21.554 22.991 CANCER IRRORATUS 1 7 43.7500 0.1566 27.320 33.000 35.200 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 3 18.7500 0.0273 4.766 2.119 2.260 MUNIDA SP 13 1 6.2500 0.0009 0.164 0.103 0.110 MUNIDA IRIS 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.011 0.022 0.024 SPHAEROMATIDAE 13 1 6.2500 0.0006 0.098 0.062 0.066 EUPHAUSIIDAE 13 1 6.2500 0.0009 0.153 0.302 0.322 MYSIDACEA 8 2 12.5000 0.0185 3.228 11.940 12.736 PRAUNUS FLEXUOSUS 13 1 6.2500 0.0151 2.639 2.179 2.325 CEPHALOPODA 13 1 6.2500 0.0005 0.087 0.066 0.070 FISH 13 1 6.2500 0.0090 1.571 0.989 1.055 OPHICHTHIDAE 3 4 25.0000 0.0193 3.370 5.487 5.853 ANIMAL REMAINS 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.011 0.022 0.023 ANIMAL EGGS 13 1 6.2500 0.0001 0.022 0.085 0.091 FECAL REMAINS 13 1 6.2500 0.0002 0.033 0.065 0.069 SAND Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 56 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=10.5(0.5), min=10 max=11 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0560 (0.0060) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for ER6 FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 50.0000 0.0165 29.464 26.613 26.613 GAMMARIDEA 3 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.893 0.806 0.806 AMPELISCA SP 3 1 50.0000 0.0020 3.571 4.000 4.000 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 1 2 100.0000 0.0120 21.429 23.806 23.806 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 3 1 50.0000 0.0015 2.679 2.419 2.419 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 3 1 50.0000 0.0020 3.571 3.226 3.226 OEDICEROTIDAE 3 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.893 0.806 0.806 STENOPLEUSTES SP 1 2 100.0000 0.0120 21.429 20.903 20.903 DULICHIA PORRECTA 3 1 50.0000 0.0075 13.393 15.000 15.000 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 1 50.0000 0.0015 2.679 2.419 2.419 DIASTYLIS SP Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 57 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=94, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=38.4(0.6), min=9 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9709 (0.0699) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 11 59 10.6306 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 FORAMINIFERIDA 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.012 0.019 0.021 ANTHOZOA 48 9 1.6216 0.0065 0.667 0.271 0.304 CERIANTHIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 TREMATODA 63 4 0.7207 0.0005 0.055 0.048 0.054 NEMERTEA 6 113 20.3604 0.0017 0.179 0.383 0.429 NEMATODA 21 43 7.7477 0.0087 0.897 0.574 0.642 POLYCHAETA 32 24 4.3243 0.0059 0.606 0.592 0.662 MALDANIDAE 38 14 2.5225 0.0077 0.793 0.703 0.787 LUMBRINERIDAE 84 2 0.3604 0.0012 0.125 0.041 0.046 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 72 3 0.5405 0.0002 0.019 0.035 0.039 ONUPHIDAE 45 10 1.8018 0.0029 0.300 0.388 0.434 FLABELLIGERIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0014 0.148 0.080 0.089 PHERUSA SP 101 1 0.1802 0.0012 0.122 0.067 0.074 PHERUSA ARENOSA 54 6 1.0811 0.0006 0.062 0.151 0.169 OPHELIIDAE 84 2 0.3604 0.0007 0.070 0.084 0.093 OPHELINA SP 72 3 0.5405 0.0001 0.011 0.028 0.031 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 35 17 3.0631 0.0205 2.111 1.139 1.274 APHRODITIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0055 0.567 0.135 0.151 APHRODITA HASTATA 63 4 0.7207 0.0151 1.559 0.273 0.305 GLYCERIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0015 0.153 0.087 0.097 GLYCERA AMERICANA 84 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.013 0.007 0.008 GONIADIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.025 0.009 0.010 HESIONIDAE 39 13 2.3423 0.0017 0.179 0.305 0.342 NEPHTYIDAE 54 6 1.0811 0.0134 1.384 0.225 0.252 NEPHTYS SP 36 15 2.7027 0.0110 1.130 0.482 0.539 NEREIDAE 72 3 0.5405 0.0031 0.315 0.277 0.310 NEREIS SP 101 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.024 0.080 0.090 POLYNOIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.006 0.001 0.002 SIGALIONIDAE 72 3 0.5405 0.0020 0.210 0.082 0.092 SABELLIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0012 0.123 0.133 0.149 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 63 4 0.7207 0.0000 0.005 0.014 0.015 SPIONIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 3 153 27.5676 0.0393 4.043 4.497 5.032 TEREBELLIDA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 AMPHARETIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 TEREBELLIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0033 0.343 0.148 0.166 SIPUNCULA Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 58 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=94, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=38.4(0.6), min=9 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9709 (0.0699) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 152 27.3874 0.0542 5.578 7.732 8.651 CRUSTACEA 50 8 1.4414 0.0013 0.137 0.062 0.070 AMPHIPODA 5 131 23.6036 0.0221 2.276 5.055 5.656 GAMMARIDEA 14 50 9.0090 0.0021 0.213 0.974 1.089 AMPELISCIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.009 0.070 0.078 AMPELISCA VADORUM 25 32 5.7658 0.0016 0.168 0.345 0.386 BYBLIS SERRATA 42 11 1.9820 0.0013 0.136 0.218 0.244 AORIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0002 0.019 0.081 0.091 LEPTOCHEIRUS SP 7 112 20.1802 0.0361 3.713 3.178 3.556 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 54 6 1.0811 0.0000 0.004 0.013 0.015 UNCIOLA SP 9 63 11.3514 0.0049 0.508 0.673 0.753 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 42 11 1.9820 0.0063 0.648 0.302 0.338 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 19 46 8.2883 0.0011 0.108 0.325 0.364 CAPRELLIDAE 52 7 1.2613 0.0004 0.041 0.073 0.082 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 63 4 0.7207 0.0000 0.002 0.009 0.010 COROPHIIDAE 54 6 1.0811 0.0001 0.011 0.082 0.091 ERICTHONIUS SP 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.009 ERICTHONIUS BRASILIENSIS 54 6 1.0811 0.0004 0.038 0.076 0.085 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.005 0.066 0.074 MELITA DENTATA 36 15 2.7027 0.0002 0.020 0.197 0.221 HAUSTORIIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.004 0.004 0.004 AMPHIPOREIA LAWRENCIANA 84 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.005 0.003 0.003 AMPHIPOREIA GIGANTEA 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.006 0.014 0.015 BATHYPOREIA QUODDYENSIS 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.004 0.009 0.011 PARAHAUSTORIUS ATTENUATUS 72 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.003 0.029 0.033 HYPERIIDAE 29 27 4.8649 0.0016 0.166 0.552 0.617 LYSIANASSIDAE 48 9 1.6216 0.0002 0.022 0.034 0.038 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 84 2 0.3604 0.0005 0.051 0.182 0.203 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 16 47 8.4685 0.0092 0.945 1.415 1.583 OEDICEROTIDAE 72 3 0.5405 0.0001 0.008 0.230 0.258 MONOCULODES SP 8 95 17.1171 0.0305 3.139 4.139 4.631 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 54 6 1.0811 0.0018 0.187 0.040 0.045 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.007 DULICHIA PORRECTA 39 13 2.3423 0.0017 0.174 0.270 0.302 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.003 0.009 0.010 TIRONIDAE 42 11 1.9820 0.0089 0.919 0.519 0.581 DECAPODA Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 59 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=94, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=38.4(0.6), min=9 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9709 (0.0699) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 23 37 6.6667 0.0195 2.006 1.308 1.464 DECAPODA CRAB 25 32 5.7658 0.0016 0.169 0.427 0.478 DECAPODA SHRIMP 63 4 0.7207 0.0109 1.123 0.226 0.253 AXIUS SERRATUS 101 1 0.1802 0.0036 0.374 0.084 0.094 CALOCARIS TEMPLEMANNI 12 58 10.4505 0.0279 2.870 1.951 2.184 CANCRIDAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0004 0.037 0.037 0.041 CANCER SP 34 19 3.4234 0.0188 1.931 1.195 1.337 CANCER BOREALIS 9 63 11.3514 0.1154 11.888 5.109 5.717 CANCER IRRORATUS 32 24 4.3243 0.0022 0.223 0.926 1.036 CRANGONIDAE 2 237 42.7027 0.0933 9.607 11.005 12.314 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.014 0.015 0.017 PONTOPHILUS BREVIROSTRIS 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.004 0.009 0.010 MUNIDA IRIS 72 3 0.5405 0.0002 0.016 0.005 0.005 HIPPOLYTIDAE 45 10 1.8018 0.0003 0.032 0.025 0.028 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 101 1 0.1802 0.0003 0.030 0.003 0.003 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 62 5 0.9009 0.0016 0.163 0.131 0.147 HYAS SP 63 4 0.7207 0.0044 0.455 0.307 0.344 HYAS COARCTATUS 22 38 6.8468 0.0073 0.755 0.736 0.824 PAGURIDAE 13 57 10.2703 0.0653 6.728 2.620 2.932 PAGURUS SP 15 49 8.8288 0.0735 7.574 2.619 2.930 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.004 0.012 0.013 PAGURUS ANNULIPES 72 3 0.5405 0.0014 0.147 0.059 0.066 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 63 4 0.7207 0.0008 0.086 0.130 0.145 PANDALIDAE 29 27 4.8649 0.0091 0.938 0.669 0.749 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 101 1 0.1802 0.0005 0.049 0.119 0.133 PANDALUS SP 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.006 0.003 0.004 PANDALUS BOREALIS 101 1 0.1802 0.0004 0.043 0.084 0.094 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 101 1 0.1802 0.0011 0.108 0.166 0.186 PORTUNUS SP 41 12 2.1622 0.0003 0.035 0.054 0.061 ISOPODA 20 44 7.9279 0.0040 0.407 0.573 0.641 CIROLANIDAE 24 36 6.4865 0.0137 1.411 0.995 1.113 POLITOLANA POLITA 27 28 5.0450 0.0003 0.026 0.097 0.108 CHIRIDOTEA SP 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.007 CHIRIDOTEA ALMYRA 52 7 1.2613 0.0001 0.013 0.042 0.047 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.003 CHIRIDOTEA ARENICOLA 16 47 8.4685 0.0005 0.051 1.311 1.467 CUMACEA 54 6 1.0811 0.0002 0.018 0.418 0.467 LEPTOCUMA SP 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.002 0.165 0.185 DIASTYLIS SP Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 60 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=94, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=38.4(0.6), min=9 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9709 (0.0699) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.002 0.099 0.111 LAMPROPS SP 72 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.005 0.011 0.012 LEUCON AMERICANUS 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.008 0.115 0.129 EUPHAUSIIDAE 84 2 0.3604 0.0001 0.007 0.018 0.020 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 45 10 1.8018 0.0001 0.009 0.027 0.030 MYSIDACEA 72 3 0.5405 0.0001 0.006 0.023 0.026 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.003 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 63 4 0.7207 0.0000 0.003 0.026 0.029 COPEPODA 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.003 0.013 0.015 CALANOIDA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CALIGUS SP 72 3 0.5405 0.0002 0.022 0.054 0.061 STOMATOPODA 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.004 MOLLUSCA 29 27 4.8649 0.0096 0.986 0.668 0.747 BIVALVIA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GASTROPODA 54 6 1.0811 0.0025 0.258 0.208 0.233 CEPHALOPODA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.005 SEPIOLIDAE 63 4 0.7207 0.0000 0.004 0.008 0.009 CHAETOGNATHA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 OIKOPLEURA SP 16 47 8.4685 0.0181 1.868 1.369 1.532 FISH 101 1 0.1802 0.0001 0.007 0.003 0.003 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 101 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 FISH LARVAE 101 1 0.1802 0.0013 0.130 0.120 0.134 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 72 3 0.5405 0.0055 0.570 0.089 0.099 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 101 1 0.1802 0.0004 0.046 0.100 0.112 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 50 8 1.4414 0.0055 0.565 0.377 0.422 PLEURONECTIFORMES 84 2 0.3604 0.0010 0.100 0.022 0.025 PLEURONECTIDAE 1 241 43.4234 0.0975 10.039 13.566 15.180 ANIMAL REMAINS 101 1 0.1802 0.0005 0.049 0.028 0.031 ANIMAL EGGS 84 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.004 0.007 0.007 ROCK 27 28 5.0450 0.0039 0.402 0.394 0.441 SAND Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 61 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=315 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.3(0.6), min=7 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2344 (0.1066) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 27 8.5714 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 73 1 0.3175 0.0029 0.236 0.297 0.325 CERIANTHIDAE 51 3 0.9524 0.0016 0.133 0.170 0.186 NEMERTEA 10 41 13.0159 0.0011 0.089 0.180 0.197 NEMATODA 12 36 11.4286 0.0107 0.868 1.276 1.395 POLYCHAETA 26 14 4.4444 0.0030 0.240 0.476 0.521 MALDANIDAE 35 8 2.5397 0.0055 0.445 0.483 0.528 LUMBRINERIDAE 44 5 1.5873 0.0069 0.560 0.435 0.476 FLABELLIGERIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0001 0.007 0.009 0.010 PHERUSA SP 59 2 0.6349 0.0002 0.014 0.024 0.026 OPHELIIDAE 46 4 1.2698 0.0007 0.058 0.078 0.085 OPHELINA SP 39 6 1.9048 0.0121 0.982 0.776 0.849 APHRODITIDAE 31 9 2.8571 0.0042 0.338 0.518 0.566 GLYCERIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0021 0.170 0.202 0.221 GLYCERA DIBRANCHIATA 73 1 0.3175 0.0001 0.004 0.010 0.011 HESIONIDAE 23 17 5.3968 0.0098 0.796 1.299 1.420 NEPHTYIDAE 51 3 0.9524 0.0001 0.008 0.018 0.019 NEREIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0006 0.051 0.049 0.054 POLYNOIDAE 59 2 0.6349 0.0014 0.113 0.202 0.221 SIGALIONIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0002 0.014 0.033 0.036 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA 6 71 22.5397 0.0238 1.926 2.981 3.261 TEREBELLIDA 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.003 AMPHARETIDAE 5 79 25.0794 0.0684 5.544 7.912 8.654 CRUSTACEA 46 4 1.2698 0.0005 0.043 0.179 0.195 AMPHIPODA 8 59 18.7302 0.0062 0.502 2.843 3.110 GAMMARIDEA 17 28 8.8889 0.0012 0.101 0.370 0.405 AMPELISCIDAE 14 34 10.7937 0.0031 0.252 0.910 0.995 BYBLIS SERRATA 51 3 0.9524 0.0053 0.426 0.465 0.509 AORIDAE 4 88 27.9365 0.0423 3.423 4.774 5.222 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 59 2 0.6349 0.0000 0.003 0.043 0.047 UNCIOLA SP 46 4 1.2698 0.0007 0.060 0.274 0.300 UNCIOLA INERMIS 3 108 34.2857 0.0628 5.091 7.659 8.377 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 27 13 4.1270 0.0019 0.150 0.130 0.142 CAPRELLIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.002 0.053 0.058 COROPHIIDAE 38 7 2.2222 0.0002 0.019 0.091 0.100 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 59 2 0.6349 0.0002 0.013 0.010 0.010 CASCO BIGELOWI 73 1 0.3175 0.0023 0.188 0.285 0.311 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 35 8 2.5397 0.0007 0.059 0.224 0.245 HAUSTORIIDAE 59 2 0.6349 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 HYPERIIDAE Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 62 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=315 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.3(0.6), min=7 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2344 (0.1066) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 39 6 1.9048 0.0008 0.061 0.154 0.168 LYSIANASSIDAE 59 2 0.6349 0.0003 0.021 0.064 0.070 ANONYX SARSI 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.004 0.008 0.009 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 24 15 4.7619 0.0010 0.077 0.182 0.199 OEDICEROTIDAE 59 2 0.6349 0.0001 0.006 0.040 0.043 MONOCULODES SP 28 11 3.4921 0.0013 0.107 0.441 0.482 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 59 2 0.6349 0.0000 0.003 0.476 0.521 SYNCHELIDIUM SP 51 3 0.9524 0.0000 0.003 0.053 0.058 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.004 0.055 0.060 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 DULICHIA SP 51 3 0.9524 0.0000 0.002 0.011 0.012 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 59 2 0.6349 0.0013 0.105 0.135 0.148 DECAPODA 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.009 DECAPODA LARVAE 11 37 11.7460 0.0235 1.906 1.628 1.781 DECAPODA CRAB 28 11 3.4921 0.0012 0.098 0.349 0.382 DECAPODA SHRIMP 30 10 3.1746 0.0191 1.544 1.074 1.175 AXIUS SERRATUS 9 57 18.0952 0.0373 3.022 2.865 3.133 CANCRIDAE 39 6 1.9048 0.0523 4.240 1.468 1.606 CANCER BOREALIS 7 62 19.6825 0.2151 17.421 9.199 10.062 CANCER IRRORATUS 31 9 2.8571 0.0018 0.147 0.530 0.580 CRANGONIDAE 1 137 43.4921 0.1027 8.319 9.421 10.304 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 73 1 0.3175 0.0001 0.007 0.004 0.004 MUNIDA SP 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.003 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 51 3 0.9524 0.0001 0.007 0.022 0.024 PAGURIDAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0001 0.009 0.005 0.005 CATAPAGURUS SP 35 8 2.5397 0.0118 0.953 0.906 0.990 PAGURUS SP 44 5 1.5873 0.0080 0.645 0.341 0.373 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 39 6 1.9048 0.0013 0.105 0.094 0.103 PANDALIDAE 18 27 8.5714 0.0563 4.561 2.034 2.225 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 59 2 0.6349 0.0018 0.142 0.040 0.044 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 46 4 1.2698 0.0000 0.004 0.017 0.018 ISOPODA 12 36 11.4286 0.0103 0.835 0.901 0.985 CIROLANIDAE 20 21 6.6667 0.0069 0.561 0.778 0.851 POLITOLANA POLITA 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 CHIRIDOTEA SP 59 2 0.6349 0.0000 0.001 0.018 0.020 SYNIDOTEA SP 21 20 6.3492 0.0004 0.029 0.666 0.728 CUMACEA 46 4 1.2698 0.0003 0.023 0.356 0.390 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 39 6 1.9048 0.0025 0.201 0.845 0.924 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.007 PETALOSARSIA DECLIVIS Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 63 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=315 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.3(0.6), min=7 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2344 (0.1066) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 31 9 2.8571 0.0005 0.039 0.221 0.241 MYSIDACEA 73 1 0.3175 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.002 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 59 2 0.6349 0.0095 0.769 0.272 0.297 STOMATOPODA 24 15 4.7619 0.0293 2.371 1.500 1.640 MOLLUSCA 15 32 10.1587 0.0961 7.788 3.003 3.285 BIVALVIA 51 3 0.9524 0.0016 0.130 0.085 0.093 CEPHALOPODA 15 32 10.1587 0.0360 2.915 1.764 1.929 FISH 73 1 0.3175 0.0003 0.027 0.280 0.307 FISH LARVAE 73 1 0.3175 0.0114 0.920 0.244 0.267 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 59 2 0.6349 0.0082 0.662 0.164 0.180 GADIDAE 31 9 2.8571 0.0780 6.322 1.055 1.154 AMMODYTES SP 59 2 0.6349 0.0027 0.216 0.107 0.117 OPHIDIIDAE 51 3 0.9524 0.0020 0.164 0.110 0.120 PLEURONECTIFORMES 73 1 0.3175 0.0006 0.045 0.058 0.063 BOTHIDAE 2 118 37.4603 0.1100 8.913 11.089 12.128 ANIMAL REMAINS 73 1 0.3175 0.0001 0.006 0.026 0.028 PLANTS 22 18 5.7143 0.0074 0.598 0.508 0.556 SAND Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 64 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.0(.), min=37 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4910 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.067 0.067 0.067 NEMATODA 1 1 100.0000 0.1140 7.646 7.646 7.646 LUMBRINERIDAE 1 1 100.0000 0.0040 0.268 0.268 0.268 DECAPODA SHRIMP 1 1 100.0000 1.3720 92.019 92.019 92.019 OVALIPES OCELLATUS Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 65 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=85, Stomach samples=456 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.5(0.5), min=9 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8571 (0.0524) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 16 39 8.5526 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 HYDROZOA 57 6 1.3158 0.0073 0.852 0.608 0.665 CERIANTHIDAE 86 2 0.4386 0.0004 0.043 0.022 0.024 CERIANTHUS BOREALIS 86 2 0.4386 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 TREMATODA 57 6 1.3158 0.0044 0.519 0.415 0.454 NEMERTEA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PRIAPULUS CAUDATUS 8 98 21.4912 0.0018 0.208 0.335 0.366 NEMATODA 10 78 17.1053 0.0200 2.333 1.877 2.053 POLYCHAETA 22 25 5.4825 0.0088 1.024 1.035 1.132 MALDANIDAE 47 8 1.7544 0.0076 0.891 0.439 0.480 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.012 0.008 0.008 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 64 5 1.0965 0.0011 0.128 0.074 0.080 LUMBRINERIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0013 0.154 0.072 0.078 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 23 23 5.0439 0.0073 0.848 0.855 0.935 FLABELLIGERIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0007 0.087 0.029 0.032 PHERUSA SP 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.010 0.044 0.048 OPHELIIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0008 0.089 0.080 0.087 OPHELINA SP 86 2 0.4386 0.0003 0.041 0.051 0.056 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 69 4 0.8772 0.0003 0.035 0.028 0.030 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 32 16 3.5088 0.0154 1.802 1.214 1.328 APHRODITIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0012 0.141 0.054 0.059 APHRODITA HASTATA 47 8 1.7544 0.0086 1.006 0.444 0.485 GLYCERIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0019 0.224 0.107 0.117 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 19 33 7.2368 0.0150 1.751 1.513 1.654 NEPHTYIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0003 0.038 0.031 0.034 NEPHTYS SP 103 1 0.2193 0.0071 0.832 0.202 0.220 NEPHTYS BUCERA 53 7 1.5351 0.0102 1.193 0.601 0.657 NEREIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0000 0.005 0.007 0.008 POLYNOIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.002 PHOLOE MINUTA 103 1 0.2193 0.0014 0.159 0.103 0.113 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA 40 12 2.6316 0.0046 0.537 0.482 0.527 SABELLIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0016 0.181 0.089 0.098 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.007 0.024 0.026 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 6 116 25.4386 0.0314 3.659 4.978 5.444 TEREBELLIDA 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.008 0.004 0.005 AMPHARETIDAE 86 2 0.4386 0.0004 0.047 0.038 0.042 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 MELINNA CRISTATA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.006 PECTINARIA GOULDI Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 66 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=85, Stomach samples=456 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.5(0.5), min=9 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8571 (0.0524) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.015 0.007 0.007 TEREBELLIDAE 4 153 33.5526 0.0464 5.410 8.496 9.290 CRUSTACEA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 41 11 2.4123 0.0012 0.138 0.205 0.224 AMPHIPODA 7 106 23.2456 0.0186 2.169 3.012 3.293 GAMMARIDEA 17 38 8.3333 0.0018 0.206 0.486 0.532 AMPELISCIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0001 0.008 0.025 0.027 AMPELISCA SP 44 10 2.1930 0.0003 0.033 0.100 0.109 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 53 7 1.5351 0.0010 0.115 0.146 0.160 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 57 6 1.3158 0.0001 0.016 0.040 0.044 AMPELISCA VADORUM 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.006 0.002 0.002 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.016 0.025 0.027 BYBLIS SP 9 79 17.3246 0.0108 1.261 1.982 2.167 BYBLIS SERRATA 103 1 0.2193 0.0003 0.037 0.098 0.107 AMPITHOE SP 64 5 1.0965 0.0001 0.017 0.055 0.060 AORIDAE 2 175 38.3772 0.1190 13.883 11.060 12.095 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 28 19 4.1667 0.0145 1.691 1.196 1.308 UNCIOLA SP 86 2 0.4386 0.0028 0.331 0.315 0.345 UNCIOLA INERMIS 5 122 26.7544 0.0237 2.767 3.504 3.832 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 28 19 4.1667 0.0008 0.093 0.264 0.289 CAPRELLIDAE 37 13 2.8509 0.0008 0.095 0.226 0.247 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.006 0.004 0.004 COROPHIIDAE 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.007 0.069 0.075 ERICTHONIUS BRASILIENSIS 44 10 2.1930 0.0014 0.164 1.200 1.312 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 47 8 1.7544 0.0008 0.092 0.049 0.053 CASCO BIGELOWI 37 13 2.8509 0.0085 0.992 1.157 1.265 GAMMARUS SP 28 19 4.1667 0.0343 4.000 1.404 1.536 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 64 5 1.0965 0.0003 0.036 0.024 0.027 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 36 14 3.0702 0.0004 0.045 0.072 0.079 HAUSTORIIDAE 86 2 0.4386 0.0005 0.054 0.097 0.106 ACANTHOHAUSTORIUS MILLSI 71 3 0.6579 0.0003 0.033 0.065 0.071 PROTOHAUSTORIUS WIGLEYI 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 HYPERIIDAE 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.012 0.012 0.013 LYSIANASSIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.004 0.007 0.008 ANONYX SARSI 53 7 1.5351 0.0004 0.043 0.052 0.056 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 71 3 0.6579 0.0002 0.025 0.054 0.060 ORCHOMENELLA MINUTA 71 3 0.6579 0.0006 0.071 0.157 0.171 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 33 15 3.2895 0.0017 0.202 0.198 0.216 OEDICEROTIDAE 26 21 4.6053 0.0089 1.041 1.016 1.111 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 67 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=85, Stomach samples=456 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.5(0.5), min=9 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8571 (0.0524) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 57 6 1.3158 0.0005 0.060 0.199 0.217 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.004 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 57 6 1.3158 0.0002 0.024 0.050 0.055 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 86 2 0.4386 0.0006 0.074 0.242 0.264 PODOCERIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0002 0.018 0.029 0.031 DULICHIA SP 64 5 1.0965 0.0002 0.022 0.057 0.062 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 103 1 0.2193 0.0004 0.049 0.188 0.206 DULICHIA PORRECTA 47 8 1.7544 0.0002 0.018 0.034 0.037 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.007 TIRONIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PHROSINA SP 57 6 1.3158 0.0002 0.025 0.024 0.026 DECAPODA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.006 0.219 0.240 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 38 8.3333 0.0116 1.348 0.844 0.923 DECAPODA CRAB 20 32 7.0175 0.0028 0.324 0.928 1.015 DECAPODA SHRIMP 41 11 2.4123 0.0225 2.625 1.030 1.126 AXIUS SERRATUS 13 57 12.5000 0.0182 2.128 1.876 2.052 CANCRIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.014 0.006 0.007 CANCER SP 57 6 1.3158 0.0218 2.545 0.623 0.681 CANCER BOREALIS 11 66 14.4737 0.0785 9.153 4.769 5.215 CANCER IRRORATUS 23 23 5.0439 0.0016 0.192 1.035 1.132 CRANGONIDAE 1 177 38.8158 0.0487 5.681 7.412 8.106 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.006 0.042 0.045 HOMARUS AMERICANUS 86 2 0.4386 0.0003 0.038 0.046 0.051 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 103 1 0.2193 0.0003 0.031 0.014 0.015 HIPPOLYTE SP 33 15 3.2895 0.0099 1.152 0.366 0.400 PAGURIDAE 47 8 1.7544 0.0015 0.173 0.222 0.243 PAGURUS SP 37 13 2.8509 0.0083 0.971 0.546 0.598 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 71 3 0.6579 0.0003 0.036 0.027 0.029 PANDALIDAE 41 11 2.4123 0.0061 0.712 0.474 0.518 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 103 1 0.2193 0.0026 0.299 0.219 0.240 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.007 SERGESTIDAE 71 3 0.6579 0.0001 0.008 0.011 0.012 ISOPODA 12 58 12.7193 0.0080 0.932 0.934 1.021 CIROLANIDAE 14 48 10.5263 0.0107 1.252 1.382 1.511 POLITOLANA POLITA 46 9 1.9737 0.0005 0.056 0.030 0.032 CHIRIDOTEA SP 71 3 0.6579 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.003 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EDOTEA SP 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.014 0.022 0.025 SYNIDOTEA SP 15 41 8.9912 0.0004 0.042 0.130 0.143 CUMACEA Predator Species = RAJA ERINACEA (LITTLE SKATE, SVSPP=026) 68 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=85, Stomach samples=456 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.5(0.5), min=9 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8571 (0.0524) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 47 8 1.7544 0.0004 0.043 0.333 0.364 CYCLASPIS VARIANS 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.003 0.055 0.060 LEPTOCUMA SP 64 5 1.0965 0.0002 0.019 0.048 0.053 DIASTYLIS SP 71 3 0.6579 0.0001 0.015 0.074 0.080 DIASTYLIS POLITA 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.009 0.012 0.013 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 71 3 0.6579 0.0002 0.028 0.094 0.103 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 69 4 0.8772 0.0001 0.015 0.009 0.010 EUPHAUSIIDAE 33 15 3.2895 0.0001 0.017 0.026 0.028 MYSIDACEA 71 3 0.6579 0.0002 0.018 0.054 0.059 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 53 7 1.5351 0.0001 0.009 0.006 0.006 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 COPEPODA 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.009 0.006 0.006 STOMATOPODA 28 19 4.1667 0.0119 1.390 1.017 1.112 MOLLUSCA 103 1 0.2193 0.0003 0.034 0.026 0.028 MOLLUSCA SHELL 25 22 4.8246 0.0094 1.093 0.673 0.736 BIVALVIA 103 1 0.2193 0.0001 0.008 0.015 0.017 GASTROPODA 86 2 0.4386 0.0001 0.013 0.005 0.006 CEPHALOPODA 103 1 0.2193 0.0007 0.080 0.103 0.112 SEMIROSSIA TENERA 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 SAGITTA SP 103 1 0.2193 0.0003 0.040 0.026 0.028 OPHIUROIDEA 26 21 4.6053 0.0291 3.392 0.758 0.829 FISH 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.000 0.016 0.017 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 103 1 0.2193 0.0003 0.033 0.014 0.015 FISH LARVAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0003 0.039 0.069 0.075 GADIDAE 103 1 0.2193 0.0004 0.051 0.018 0.019 AMMODYTES SP 103 1 0.2193 0.0045 0.527 0.065 0.071 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 103 1 0.2193 0.0002 0.027 0.032 0.035 PLEURONECTIFORMES 103 1 0.2193 0.0002 0.022 0.045 0.049 PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS 3 165 36.1842 0.0708 8.263 10.364 11.333 ANIMAL REMAINS 103 1 0.2193 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.004 PLANTS 86 2 0.4386 0.0005 0.056 0.039 0.042 ROCK 21 30 6.5789 0.0060 0.694 0.638 0.697 SAND Predator Species = RAJA SENTA (SMOOTH SKATE, SVSPP=027) 69 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=43.5(3.5), min=40 max=47 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5455 (1.5455) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 50.0000 0.1675 10.838 5.419 10.838 CRUSTACEA 1 1 50.0000 0.4015 25.979 12.989 25.979 CANCER IRRORATUS 1 1 50.0000 0.9655 62.472 31.236 62.472 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 1 1 50.0000 0.0110 0.712 0.356 0.712 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA Predator Species = RAJA SENTA (SMOOTH SKATE, SVSPP=027) 70 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=14, Stomach samples=27 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=42.8(2.5), min=18 max=66 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3729 (0.7709) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 7 25.9259 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 8 2 7.4074 0.0025 0.106 0.158 0.213 NEMATODA 1 8 29.6296 0.0936 3.946 10.301 13.907 CRUSTACEA 12 1 3.7037 0.0001 0.006 0.168 0.227 GAMMARIDEA 8 2 7.4074 0.1953 8.232 5.695 7.689 DECAPODA 5 3 11.1111 0.3047 12.843 7.192 9.709 DECAPODA SHRIMP 12 1 3.7037 0.0337 1.419 3.601 4.861 CANCER BOREALIS 8 2 7.4074 0.2859 12.048 3.724 5.027 PANDALIDAE 4 4 14.8148 0.3904 16.455 12.516 16.897 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 5 3 11.1111 0.3580 15.086 6.640 8.964 PANDALUS BOREALIS 8 2 7.4074 0.0500 2.106 2.160 2.916 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 12 1 3.7037 0.0375 1.580 3.451 4.659 ISOPODA 5 3 11.1111 0.5739 24.187 7.788 10.514 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 12 1 3.7037 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 MYSIDACEA 12 1 3.7037 0.0002 0.009 0.253 0.341 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 12 1 3.7037 0.0008 0.034 0.229 0.309 PSEUDOMMA AFFINE 12 1 3.7037 0.0004 0.019 2.339 3.158 FISH 3 6 22.2222 0.0456 1.923 7.858 10.608 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = RAJA RADIATA (THORNY SKATE, SVSPP=028) 71 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=19, Stomach samples=60 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.0(3.6), min=12 max=94 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 10.3180 (3.1429) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 9 5 8.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 21 2 3.3333 0.0017 0.016 0.097 0.106 TREMATODA 5 7 11.6667 0.0020 0.020 0.562 0.613 NEMATODA 1 17 28.3333 0.0832 0.806 7.022 7.660 POLYCHAETA 41 1 1.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.013 0.014 LUMBRINERIDAE 41 1 1.6667 0.0199 0.193 0.661 0.721 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 21 2 3.3333 0.1674 1.622 2.233 2.436 APHRODITIDAE 41 1 1.6667 0.0259 0.251 1.428 1.558 APHRODITA HASTATA 41 1 1.6667 0.0051 0.050 0.095 0.104 GLYCERIDAE 13 4 6.6667 0.0082 0.079 0.441 0.481 NEPHTYIDAE 41 1 1.6667 0.0078 0.076 0.145 0.158 NEPHTYS SP 41 1 1.6667 0.0756 0.733 0.280 0.305 NEPHTYS DISCORS 21 2 3.3333 0.0421 0.408 2.667 2.909 NEPHTYS INCISA 17 3 5.0000 0.0556 0.539 0.812 0.886 SABELLIDAE 4 9 15.0000 0.0151 0.146 6.429 7.013 CRUSTACEA 41 1 1.6667 0.0002 0.001 0.005 0.005 AMPHIPODA 3 13 21.6667 0.0204 0.198 8.160 8.902 GAMMARIDEA 41 1 1.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.008 BYBLIS SERRATA 21 2 3.3333 0.0009 0.008 0.302 0.330 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 41 1 1.6667 0.0001 0.001 0.081 0.088 UNCIOLA SP 41 1 1.6667 0.0004 0.004 0.110 0.120 UNCIOLA INERMIS 21 2 3.3333 0.0003 0.003 0.495 0.540 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 41 1 1.6667 0.0002 0.002 0.042 0.046 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 41 1 1.6667 0.0001 0.001 0.080 0.088 COROPHIIDAE 21 2 3.3333 0.0014 0.013 0.274 0.299 HAUSTORIIDAE 41 1 1.6667 0.0008 0.007 0.048 0.053 AMPHIPOREIA GIGANTEA 41 1 1.6667 0.0011 0.010 0.814 0.888 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 41 1 1.6667 0.0011 0.011 0.072 0.079 ANONYX SARSI 21 2 3.3333 0.0007 0.007 0.323 0.352 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 13 4 6.6667 0.0079 0.077 3.166 3.454 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 21 2 3.3333 0.0003 0.003 0.048 0.052 OEDICEROTIDAE 9 5 8.3333 0.0030 0.029 1.192 1.300 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 41 1 1.6667 0.0011 0.011 0.527 0.575 EPIMERIA LORICATA 41 1 1.6667 0.0001 0.001 0.114 0.125 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 41 1 1.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 DULICHIA SP 21 2 3.3333 0.0001 0.001 0.033 0.036 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 41 1 1.6667 0.0792 0.767 0.293 0.320 DECAPODA 21 2 3.3333 0.0011 0.011 0.035 0.038 DECAPODA SHRIMP 21 2 3.3333 0.0006 0.006 0.099 0.108 CANCER IRRORATUS Predator Species = RAJA RADIATA (THORNY SKATE, SVSPP=028) 72 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=19, Stomach samples=60 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.0(3.6), min=12 max=94 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 10.3180 (3.1429) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 41 1 1.6667 0.0002 0.002 0.105 0.115 CRANGONIDAE 9 5 8.3333 0.0171 0.165 2.875 3.136 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 21 2 3.3333 0.0026 0.025 0.379 0.414 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 21 2 3.3333 0.1581 1.532 1.654 1.805 HYAS SP 8 6 10.0000 0.9283 8.996 5.085 5.547 HYAS COARCTATUS 13 4 6.6667 0.0242 0.235 0.486 0.530 PAGURIDAE 13 4 6.6667 0.0289 0.280 2.450 2.673 PAGURUS SP 21 2 3.3333 0.0008 0.007 0.969 1.057 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 21 2 3.3333 0.1350 1.308 0.593 0.647 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 41 1 1.6667 0.0081 0.079 0.054 0.059 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 17 3 5.0000 0.0035 0.034 1.947 2.124 POLITOLANA POLITA 41 1 1.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.023 0.025 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 17 3 5.0000 0.0001 0.001 0.041 0.045 CUMACEA 41 1 1.6667 0.0005 0.004 0.003 0.003 EUPHAUSIIDAE 21 2 3.3333 0.0024 0.023 0.088 0.096 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 41 1 1.6667 0.0001 0.001 0.014 0.016 MYSIDACEA 41 1 1.6667 0.0070 0.068 0.029 0.032 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 5 7 11.6667 0.5457 5.289 2.841 3.099 CEPHALOPODA 21 2 3.3333 0.1523 1.476 1.710 1.866 ILLEX SP 9 5 8.3333 1.0691 10.361 4.184 4.564 FISH 41 1 1.6667 0.9819 9.517 1.461 1.593 CHONDRICHTHYES 41 1 1.6667 2.7572 26.722 1.667 1.818 CLUPEA HARENGUS 5 7 11.6667 2.0064 19.445 10.276 11.210 AMMODYTES SP 41 1 1.6667 0.0275 0.266 0.511 0.558 COTTIDAE 21 2 3.3333 0.6579 6.376 2.977 3.248 MYOXOCEPHALUS SP EGGS 41 1 1.6667 0.0094 0.091 0.174 0.190 CRYPTACANTHODES MACULATUS 17 3 5.0000 0.0075 0.072 1.771 1.932 PLEURONECTIDAE 2 16 26.6667 0.1372 1.330 6.145 6.704 ANIMAL REMAINS 21 2 3.3333 0.0116 0.112 0.625 0.682 ROCK 21 2 3.3333 0.0077 0.074 1.316 1.436 SAND Predator Species = RAJA RADIATA (THORNY SKATE, SVSPP=028) 73 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=148 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=56.6(1.9), min=14 max=103 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.4767 (3.6456) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 18 12.1622 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 38 2 1.3514 0.0017 0.018 0.001 0.001 CESTODA 11 13 8.7838 0.0239 0.252 1.217 1.386 TREMATODA 11 13 8.7838 0.0013 0.014 0.115 0.131 NEMATODA 1 70 47.2973 0.3401 3.589 16.726 19.042 POLYCHAETA 51 1 0.6757 0.0020 0.021 0.143 0.163 MALDANIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0035 0.037 0.107 0.122 EUNICE PENNATA 22 4 2.7027 0.0123 0.130 1.217 1.386 LUMBRINERIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0004 0.004 0.009 0.010 LUMBRINERIS SP 51 1 0.6757 0.0004 0.004 0.011 0.013 ONUPHIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0024 0.026 0.039 0.044 ONUPHIS EREMITA 30 3 2.0270 0.0028 0.030 0.356 0.405 OPHELIIDAE 38 2 1.3514 0.0031 0.033 0.035 0.040 OPHELINA AULOGASTER 18 6 4.0541 0.0299 0.316 0.803 0.915 APHRODITIDAE 22 4 2.7027 0.0713 0.753 1.390 1.582 APHRODITA HASTATA 51 1 0.6757 0.0044 0.046 0.205 0.234 GONIADIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0034 0.036 0.180 0.205 GONIADA NORVEGICA 38 2 1.3514 0.0324 0.341 0.289 0.329 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 4 23 15.5405 0.1110 1.171 4.357 4.961 NEPHTYIDAE 5 20 13.5135 0.1076 1.136 4.263 4.853 NEPHTYS SP 30 3 2.0270 0.0272 0.287 0.616 0.702 NEREIDAE 22 4 2.7027 0.2107 2.223 2.520 2.869 NEREIS SP 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 PHYLLODOCE SP 51 1 0.6757 0.0003 0.003 0.018 0.021 POLYNOIDAE 38 2 1.3514 0.0013 0.014 0.400 0.456 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 51 1 0.6757 0.0050 0.053 0.262 0.299 TEREBELLIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0032 0.034 0.166 0.189 TEREBELLIDES STROEMII 51 1 0.6757 0.0044 0.046 0.035 0.040 SIPUNCULA 3 24 16.2162 0.0466 0.491 5.129 5.840 CRUSTACEA 22 4 2.7027 0.0010 0.010 0.170 0.193 AMPHIPODA 5 20 13.5135 0.0028 0.030 1.024 1.165 GAMMARIDEA 30 3 2.0270 0.0004 0.004 0.192 0.218 BYBLIS SERRATA 13 11 7.4324 0.0035 0.037 1.487 1.693 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.024 0.028 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CAPRELLIDAE 38 2 1.3514 0.0001 0.001 0.008 0.009 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 30 3 2.0270 0.0001 0.001 0.006 0.007 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 30 3 2.0270 0.0002 0.002 0.079 0.089 CASCO BIGELOWI 22 4 2.7027 0.0004 0.004 0.138 0.157 MELITA DENTATA Predator Species = RAJA RADIATA (THORNY SKATE, SVSPP=028) 74 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=148 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=56.6(1.9), min=14 max=103 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.4767 (3.6456) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.006 ELASMOPUS LAEVIS 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.038 0.043 LYSIANASSIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.013 0.015 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.278 0.317 OEDICEROTIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0002 0.002 0.014 0.016 PAROEDICEROS SP 51 1 0.6757 0.0003 0.003 0.013 0.015 NEOPLEUSTES PULCHELLUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 PLEUSTES PANOPLUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DULICHIA PORRECTA 51 1 0.6757 0.0017 0.018 0.263 0.299 STEGOCEPHALUS INFLATUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.023 0.026 SYRRHOE CRENULATA 16 7 4.7297 0.0148 0.156 0.995 1.132 DECAPODA 38 2 1.3514 0.0073 0.077 0.345 0.393 DECAPODA CRAB 18 6 4.0541 0.0345 0.364 0.669 0.761 DECAPODA SHRIMP 51 1 0.6757 0.0093 0.099 0.431 0.490 AXIIDAE 30 3 2.0270 0.0299 0.316 0.739 0.842 AXIUS SERRATUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0754 0.795 0.676 0.769 CALOCARIS TEMPLEMANNI 51 1 0.6757 0.1209 1.276 0.466 0.530 CANCER BOREALIS 51 1 0.6757 0.0005 0.005 0.249 0.283 CRANGONIDAE 16 7 4.7297 0.0133 0.140 0.911 1.038 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 51 1 0.6757 0.0079 0.083 0.456 0.519 PONTOPHILUS NORVEGICUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 HIPPOLYTIDAE 18 6 4.0541 0.0093 0.098 0.246 0.279 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0088 0.092 0.012 0.014 LITHODES MAJA 51 1 0.6757 0.0090 0.095 0.610 0.694 HYAS SP 51 1 0.6757 0.0008 0.008 0.019 0.022 HYAS COARCTATUS 38 2 1.3514 0.0003 0.003 0.118 0.134 PAGURIDAE 22 4 2.7027 0.0546 0.576 0.618 0.704 PANDALIDAE 14 10 6.7568 0.1231 1.299 1.142 1.300 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0344 0.363 0.676 0.769 PANDALUS BOREALIS 51 1 0.6757 0.0005 0.005 0.009 0.010 PENAEUS SETIFERUS 38 2 1.3514 0.0001 0.001 0.022 0.025 ISOPODA 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.002 HEMIARTHRUS SP 38 2 1.3514 0.0031 0.032 0.150 0.171 CIROLANIDAE 21 5 3.3784 0.0026 0.027 0.394 0.448 POLITOLANA POLITA 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.052 0.060 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.008 CUMACEA 15 8 5.4054 0.0042 0.044 0.451 0.513 EUPHAUSIIDAE 5 20 13.5135 0.3640 3.841 3.181 3.622 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 22 4 2.7027 0.0002 0.002 0.046 0.053 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA Predator Species = RAJA RADIATA (THORNY SKATE, SVSPP=028) 75 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=148 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=56.6(1.9), min=14 max=103 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.4767 (3.6456) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 38 2 1.3514 0.0004 0.004 0.014 0.016 MYSIS MIXTA 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.069 0.078 PSEUDOMMA AFFINE 30 3 2.0270 0.0913 0.964 0.050 0.057 COPEPODA 38 2 1.3514 0.0000 0.000 0.199 0.227 CALANOIDA 51 1 0.6757 0.0071 0.075 0.098 0.111 BIVALVIA 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 GASTROPODA 9 17 11.4865 0.3748 3.955 2.548 2.901 CEPHALOPODA 30 3 2.0270 0.0023 0.025 0.075 0.085 CEPHALOPODA BEAKS 51 1 0.6757 1.8108 19.108 0.377 0.429 LOLIGO SP 51 1 0.6757 1.2037 12.702 0.550 0.627 ILLEX SP 38 2 1.3514 0.0952 1.005 1.188 1.352 OCTOPODA 22 4 2.7027 0.0010 0.011 0.030 0.035 OPHIUROIDEA 51 1 0.6757 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000 OPHIURA SP 51 1 0.6757 0.0089 0.094 0.132 0.150 HOLOTHUROIDEA 51 1 0.6757 0.0030 0.032 0.024 0.027 THALIACEA 10 15 10.1351 1.2312 12.992 4.969 5.657 FISH 51 1 0.6757 0.0000 0.000 0.061 0.070 FISH SCALES 51 1 0.6757 0.0565 0.596 0.676 0.769 MYXINIDAE 51 1 0.6757 1.4324 15.115 0.298 0.340 CLUPEA HARENGUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0021 0.022 0.169 0.193 ENGRAULIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.0546 0.576 0.650 0.740 CRYPTACANTHODES MACULATUS 51 1 0.6757 0.0076 0.080 0.239 0.272 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 51 1 0.6757 0.1291 1.362 0.662 0.754 SCOMBRIDAE 51 1 0.6757 0.3369 3.555 0.656 0.747 LUMPENUS MACULATUS 2 57 38.5135 0.6331 6.681 15.548 17.701 ANIMAL REMAINS 51 1 0.6757 0.0003 0.003 0.239 0.273 FECAL REMAINS 38 2 1.3514 0.0012 0.013 0.097 0.111 ROCK 51 1 0.6757 0.0002 0.002 0.133 0.152 SAND Predator Species = RAJA RADIATA (THORNY SKATE, SVSPP=028) 76 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=13 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=52.9(3.4), min=33 max=68 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.0526 (0.9768) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 13 1 7.6923 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 1 7.6923 0.0005 0.018 0.035 0.038 HYDROZOA 7 2 15.3846 0.0202 0.663 0.785 0.850 TREMATODA 7 2 15.3846 0.0015 0.048 0.269 0.291 NEMATODA 1 6 46.1538 0.1862 6.098 5.437 5.890 POLYCHAETA 13 1 7.6923 0.0165 0.542 0.134 0.145 EUNICIDAE 7 2 15.3846 0.2174 7.121 7.908 8.567 EUNICE PENNATA 7 2 15.3846 0.1179 3.863 4.089 4.429 APHRODITA HASTATA 13 1 7.6923 0.0899 2.946 1.554 1.684 NEPHTYS DISCORS 4 3 23.0769 0.3185 10.432 16.274 17.630 NEPHTYS LONGOSETOSA 13 1 7.6923 0.0049 0.161 0.040 0.043 POLYNOIDAE 7 2 15.3846 0.0139 0.456 0.557 0.604 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 3 4 30.7692 0.1525 4.994 6.147 6.660 CRUSTACEA 13 1 7.6923 0.0625 2.049 4.053 4.391 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 4 3 23.0769 0.1410 4.619 15.284 16.558 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 7 2 15.3846 0.0095 0.312 0.538 0.583 PLEUSTES PANOPLUS 13 1 7.6923 0.0013 0.043 0.020 0.022 DECAPODA 13 1 7.6923 0.0028 0.093 0.210 0.228 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 1 7.6923 0.1526 4.999 1.236 1.339 AXIUS SERRATUS 13 1 7.6923 0.0245 0.804 0.424 0.459 SABINEA SARSII 13 1 7.6923 0.0021 0.068 0.032 0.035 CARIDION SP 4 3 23.0769 0.0125 0.408 0.698 0.756 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 13 1 7.6923 0.0485 1.590 0.747 0.810 HYAS COARCTATUS 13 1 7.6923 0.2175 7.124 3.348 3.627 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 13 1 7.6923 0.0072 0.237 0.585 0.633 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 13 1 7.6923 0.7612 24.937 6.166 6.680 CEPHALOPODA 13 1 7.6923 0.0396 1.298 0.610 0.661 FISH 13 1 7.6923 0.3628 11.886 7.157 7.753 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 2 5 38.4615 0.0611 2.001 7.596 8.229 ANIMAL REMAINS 13 1 7.6923 0.0015 0.048 0.095 0.103 PLANTS 13 1 7.6923 0.0043 0.141 0.279 0.302 SAND Predator Species = DASYATIS AMERICANA (SOUTHERN STINGRAY, SVSPP=029) 77 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=84.0(.), min=84 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 17.2180 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.3220 1.870 1.870 1.870 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 1 1 100.0000 0.0670 0.389 0.389 0.389 GLYCERA SP 1 1 100.0000 0.0100 0.058 0.058 0.058 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 1 1 100.0000 16.8190 97.683 97.683 97.683 PORTUNUS SP Predator Species = ETRUMEUS TERES (ROUND HERRING, SVSPP=031) 78 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=92 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.7(0.2), min=10 max=16 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0907 (0.0218) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 14 15.2174 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 34 36.9565 0.0038 4.230 34.367 40.535 CRUSTACEA 14 1 1.0870 0.0001 0.072 0.008 0.010 AMPELISCA SP 11 2 2.1739 0.0002 0.204 0.070 0.083 BYBLIS SERRATA 10 3 3.2609 0.0016 1.797 0.746 0.880 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 11 2 2.1739 0.0000 0.024 0.130 0.154 HYPERIIDAE 2 27 29.3478 0.0145 16.022 6.309 7.441 DECAPODA LARVAE 14 1 1.0870 0.0001 0.072 0.167 0.197 DECAPODA SHRIMP 14 1 1.0870 0.0002 0.216 0.020 0.024 LUCIFER FAXONI 11 2 2.1739 0.0000 0.024 0.571 0.674 MYSIDACEA 7 7 7.6087 0.0120 13.241 6.128 7.228 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 14 1 1.0870 0.0001 0.072 0.014 0.016 CIRRIPEDIA LARVAE 2 27 29.3478 0.0250 27.525 25.239 29.769 COPEPODA 5 9 9.7826 0.0104 11.432 5.682 6.702 CALANOIDA 8 4 4.3478 0.0003 0.383 0.058 0.069 CANDACIA ARMATA 14 1 1.0870 0.0001 0.060 0.006 0.007 GASTROPODA 8 4 4.3478 0.0154 16.932 1.432 1.688 FISH 14 1 1.0870 0.0008 0.863 0.118 0.139 FISH LARVAE 6 8 8.6957 0.0062 6.830 3.717 4.384 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ETRUMEUS TERES (ROUND HERRING, SVSPP=031) 79 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.0(.), min=11 max=11 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = CLUPEA HARENGUS (ATLANTIC HERRING, SVSPP=032) 80 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.0(0.4), min=23 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9232 (0.1041) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 5 50.0000 0.0005 0.054 0.069 0.069 TREMATODA 9 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.011 0.008 0.008 NEMATODA 9 1 10.0000 0.0002 0.022 0.014 0.014 CRUSTACEA 8 3 30.0000 0.0004 0.043 0.035 0.035 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 5 4 40.0000 0.0015 0.162 0.162 0.162 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 9 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.011 0.020 0.020 HYPERIIDAE 5 4 40.0000 0.0097 1.051 0.896 0.896 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 9 1 10.0000 0.0016 0.173 0.132 0.132 THYSANOESSA RASCHII 5 4 40.0000 0.0007 0.076 0.085 0.085 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 1 10 100.0000 0.0261 2.827 2.945 2.945 CALANOIDA 3 9 90.0000 0.5353 57.983 52.126 52.126 CHAETOGNATHA 1 10 100.0000 0.3470 37.587 43.508 43.508 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CLUPEA HARENGUS (ATLANTIC HERRING, SVSPP=032) 81 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=90 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.9(0.6), min=12 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5941 (0.1680) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 26 28.8889 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 5 5.5556 0.0001 0.009 0.128 0.180 TREMATODA 4 13 14.4444 0.0121 2.029 10.525 14.801 CRUSTACEA 16 2 2.2222 0.0001 0.024 0.125 0.176 GAMMARIDEA 6 10 11.1111 0.0026 0.438 1.348 1.895 HYPERIIDAE 11 5 5.5556 0.0033 0.555 1.474 2.073 PARATHEMISTO SP 10 6 6.6667 0.0226 3.796 0.949 1.334 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 17 1 1.1111 0.0000 0.006 0.013 0.018 DECAPODA 15 3 3.3333 0.0001 0.015 0.138 0.195 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 1 1.1111 0.0008 0.133 0.374 0.526 DIASTYLIDAE 7 7 7.7778 0.0040 0.681 4.712 6.626 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 16 17.7778 0.4872 82.002 15.392 21.645 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 7 7 7.7778 0.0193 3.256 7.630 10.730 THYSANOESSA RASCHII 17 1 1.1111 0.0001 0.015 0.042 0.059 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 11 5 5.5556 0.0001 0.009 0.991 1.394 CIRRIPEDIA 5 11 12.2222 0.0260 4.378 11.120 15.638 COPEPODA 7 7 7.7778 0.0011 0.185 3.977 5.593 CALANOIDA 14 4 4.4444 0.0002 0.028 0.054 0.076 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 17 1 1.1111 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.012 PSEUDOCALANUS SP 3 14 15.5556 0.0144 2.422 12.074 16.980 ANIMAL REMAINS 17 1 1.1111 0.0001 0.017 0.036 0.050 ROCK Predator Species = CLUPEA HARENGUS (ATLANTIC HERRING, SVSPP=032) 82 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=21 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.9(0.9), min=13 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3419 (0.0734) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 1 4.7619 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 2 9.5238 0.0001 0.028 0.349 0.366 TREMATODA 3 5 23.8095 0.0161 4.708 23.810 25.000 CRUSTACEA 6 2 9.5238 0.0005 0.139 0.064 0.067 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 1 10 47.6190 0.1835 53.670 29.362 30.830 EUPHAUSIIDAE 8 1 4.7619 0.0000 0.014 0.007 0.008 EUPHAUSIIDAE LARVAE 8 1 4.7619 0.0122 3.566 1.571 1.649 EUPHAUSIA SP 2 9 42.8571 0.1190 34.810 16.441 17.263 THYSANOESSA RASCHII 3 5 23.8095 0.0012 0.348 0.159 0.167 CALANOIDA 8 1 4.7619 0.0000 0.014 0.006 0.006 HARPACTICOIDA 3 5 23.8095 0.0092 2.702 23.469 24.643 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CLUPEA HARENGUS (ATLANTIC HERRING, SVSPP=032) 83 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.6(0.8), min=12 max=17 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0014 (0.0009) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 60.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 40.0000 0.0004 28.571 11.667 29.167 TREMATODA 2 2 40.0000 0.0004 28.571 11.667 29.167 COPEPODA 2 2 40.0000 0.0006 42.857 16.667 41.667 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS (ALEWIFE, SVSPP=033) 84 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.4(0.8), min=23 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2380 (0.0918) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 1 10.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 8 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.042 0.625 0.694 CRUSTACEA 2 5 50.0000 0.1547 65.000 33.851 37.612 AMPHIPODA 8 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.042 0.020 0.023 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 8 1 10.0000 0.0002 0.084 0.152 0.168 UNCIOLA SP 4 2 20.0000 0.0006 0.252 0.078 0.087 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 4 2 20.0000 0.0032 1.345 0.423 0.470 RHACHOTROPIS OCULATA 3 4 40.0000 0.0288 12.101 4.365 4.850 MONOCULODES SP 4 2 20.0000 0.0015 0.630 0.212 0.235 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 4 2 20.0000 0.0053 2.227 2.652 2.946 DECAPODA 8 1 10.0000 0.0007 0.294 0.080 0.089 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 8 1 10.0000 0.0006 0.252 0.455 0.505 EDOTEA SP 8 1 10.0000 0.0009 0.378 0.103 0.115 FISH SCALES 1 7 70.0000 0.0413 17.353 46.984 52.205 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS (ALEWIFE, SVSPP=033) 85 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=33, Stomach samples=157 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.7(0.5), min=7 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6862 (0.0923) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 18 11.4650 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 9 10 6.3694 0.0163 2.377 4.032 4.554 CNIDARIA 9 10 6.3694 0.0007 0.109 0.296 0.334 NEMATODA 17 3 1.9108 0.0002 0.030 0.092 0.104 POLYCHAETA 13 5 3.1847 0.0010 0.144 0.169 0.190 TOMOPTERIS SP 1 43 27.3885 0.0708 10.319 23.450 26.487 CRUSTACEA 11 9 5.7325 0.0005 0.075 1.330 1.502 HYPERIIDAE 8 12 7.6433 0.0078 1.130 2.506 2.831 PARATHEMISTO SP 5 26 16.5605 0.0259 3.771 3.288 3.714 DECAPODA LARVAE 13 5 3.1847 0.0015 0.213 0.859 0.970 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 5 3.1847 0.0223 3.243 1.822 2.058 EUPHAUSIIDAE 3 32 20.3822 0.4013 58.481 16.697 18.859 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 2 36 22.9299 0.0546 7.961 12.076 13.640 COPEPODA 7 14 8.9172 0.0494 7.192 7.500 8.471 CALANOIDA 19 1 0.6369 0.0001 0.008 0.010 0.011 CANDACIA ARMATA 13 5 3.1847 0.0002 0.032 0.188 0.212 GASTROPODA 19 1 0.6369 0.0001 0.009 0.011 0.012 THECOSOMATA 19 1 0.6369 0.0000 0.005 0.003 0.003 CHAETOGNATHA 19 1 0.6369 0.0001 0.019 0.022 0.025 LARVACEA 12 6 3.8217 0.0083 1.207 1.962 2.216 THALIACEA 18 2 1.2739 0.0009 0.137 0.319 0.360 SALPIDAE 19 1 0.6369 0.0007 0.097 0.071 0.080 FISH 4 28 17.8344 0.0236 3.438 11.771 13.295 ANIMAL REMAINS 19 1 0.6369 0.0000 0.006 0.062 0.070 PLANTS Predator Species = ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS (ALEWIFE, SVSPP=033) 86 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=20 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.9(0.9), min=18 max=28 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3895 (0.0871) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 8 40.0000 0.0878 22.529 26.661 26.661 CRUSTACEA 4 4 20.0000 0.0017 0.436 0.893 0.893 HYPERIIDAE 4 4 20.0000 0.0164 4.211 2.853 2.853 PARATHEMISTO SP 1 12 60.0000 0.0858 22.015 35.865 35.865 CALANOIDA 9 1 5.0000 0.0054 1.374 2.500 2.500 CEPHALOPODA 3 5 25.0000 0.0800 20.526 8.954 8.954 CHAETOGNATHA 6 3 15.0000 0.0186 4.763 3.544 3.544 FISH 8 2 10.0000 0.0829 21.284 8.767 8.767 AMMODYTES SP 6 3 15.0000 0.0112 2.863 9.963 9.963 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS (ALEWIFE, SVSPP=033) 87 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.5(0.5), min=27 max=28 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.3345 (3.7915) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 4.3345 100.000 100.000 100.000 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA Predator Species = ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS (ALEWIFE, SVSPP=033) 88 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=22 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.4(0.6), min=21 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2697 (0.2236) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 5 22.7273 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 14 1 4.5455 0.0000 0.004 0.005 0.007 NEMATODA 8 3 13.6364 0.0782 6.158 8.338 10.790 CRUSTACEA 7 4 18.1818 0.0018 0.143 0.138 0.179 GAMMARIDEA 11 2 9.0909 0.0171 1.350 0.675 0.873 GAMMARUS SP 1 15 68.1818 0.2055 16.189 14.198 18.374 PARATHEMISTO SP 14 1 4.5455 0.0000 0.004 0.005 0.007 DECAPODA SHRIMP 14 1 4.5455 0.0004 0.032 0.010 0.013 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 14 1 4.5455 0.0101 0.798 0.502 0.650 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 14 1 4.5455 0.0006 0.050 0.078 0.101 CUMACEA 11 2 9.0909 0.0037 0.294 0.335 0.434 EUPHAUSIIDAE 3 6 27.2727 0.0889 7.002 4.440 5.745 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 14 1 4.5455 0.0098 0.773 1.343 1.738 MYSIDACEA 4 5 22.7273 0.1421 11.191 5.055 6.542 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 2 14 63.6364 0.5690 44.814 34.602 44.780 COPEPODA 11 2 9.0909 0.0401 3.158 2.289 2.962 CALANOIDA 8 3 13.6364 0.0040 0.311 0.320 0.414 GASTROPODA 8 3 13.6364 0.0205 1.611 0.693 0.896 FISH 4 5 22.7273 0.0777 6.118 4.247 5.496 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ALOSA AESTIVALIS (BLUEBACK HERRING, SVSPP=034) 89 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.1(1.1), min=18 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0030 (0.0008) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 14.2857 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 6 85.7143 0.0030 100.000 85.714 100.000 CALANOIDA Predator Species = ALOSA AESTIVALIS (BLUEBACK HERRING, SVSPP=034) 90 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.0(.), min=14 max=14 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0660 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0480 72.727 72.727 72.727 CTENOPHORA 1 1 100.0000 0.0090 13.636 13.636 13.636 PARATHEMISTO SP 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 1.515 1.515 1.515 DECAPODA LARVAE 1 1 100.0000 0.0080 12.121 12.121 12.121 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ALOSA SAPIDISSIMA (AMERICAN SHAD, SVSPP=035) 91 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=34.0(7.6), min=22 max=48 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.7287 (0.2369) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0020 0.274 0.746 0.746 HYPERIIDAE 1 1 33.3333 0.3517 48.262 33.333 33.333 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 1 1 33.3333 0.2877 39.478 33.333 33.333 COPEPODA 1 1 33.3333 0.0873 11.985 32.587 32.587 CALANOIDA Predator Species = ALOSA SAPIDISSIMA (AMERICAN SHAD, SVSPP=035) 92 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=9 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.1(2.6), min=15 max=44 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5421 (0.1507) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 1 11.1111 0.0001 0.020 0.065 0.065 TREMATODA 5 1 11.1111 0.0001 0.020 0.028 0.028 NEMATODA 4 2 22.2222 0.0159 2.931 5.063 5.063 CRUSTACEA 5 1 11.1111 0.0089 1.640 5.198 5.198 PARATHEMISTO SP 3 3 33.3333 0.0848 15.638 12.969 12.969 EUPHAUSIIDAE 5 1 11.1111 0.1124 20.742 7.023 7.023 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 2 4 44.4444 0.0004 0.082 0.139 0.139 COPEPODA 5 1 11.1111 0.0817 15.065 11.111 11.111 CALANOIDA 5 1 11.1111 0.0092 1.701 5.393 5.393 CHAETOGNATHA 5 1 11.1111 0.0654 12.072 4.088 4.088 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 1 7 77.7778 0.1630 30.068 48.871 48.871 ANIMAL REMAINS 5 1 11.1111 0.0001 0.020 0.051 0.051 STRING Predator Species = ALOSA SAPIDISSIMA (AMERICAN SHAD, SVSPP=035) 93 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.9(0.5), min=22 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.0063 (0.7012) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 2 28.5714 0.0007 0.024 0.017 0.017 NEMATODA 5 1 14.2857 0.0031 0.105 14.286 14.286 CRUSTACEA 2 4 57.1429 0.5477 18.219 16.017 16.017 EUPHAUSIIDAE 1 6 85.7143 2.2997 76.497 64.203 64.203 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 5 1 14.2857 0.0576 1.915 2.158 2.158 CEPHALOPODA 3 3 42.8571 0.0974 3.241 3.320 3.320 FISH Predator Species = BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS (ATLANTIC MENHADEN, SVSPP=036) 94 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.7(0.3), min=22 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2850 (0.0555) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 100.0000 0.2850 100.000 100.000 100.000 CALANOIDA Predator Species = BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS (ATLANTIC MENHADEN, SVSPP=036) 95 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=30 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.6(0.8), min=12 max=28 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0616 (0.0207) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 5 16.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 2 6.6667 0.0002 0.325 0.636 0.764 FORAMINIFERIDA 8 1 3.3333 0.0000 0.054 0.123 0.148 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 5 2 6.6667 0.0003 0.433 0.715 0.858 DECAPODA LARVAE 8 1 3.3333 0.0001 0.108 0.014 0.017 PAGURUS SP 8 1 3.3333 0.0001 0.217 2.667 3.200 PAGURUS SP LARVAE 8 1 3.3333 0.0091 14.781 1.880 2.256 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 5 2 6.6667 0.0004 0.650 3.889 4.667 COPEPODA 2 16 53.3333 0.0065 10.612 9.338 11.205 CALANOIDA 1 19 63.3333 0.0151 24.526 36.896 44.275 ANIMAL REMAINS 3 14 46.6667 0.0297 48.295 27.175 32.611 SAND Predator Species = BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS (ATLANTIC MENHADEN, SVSPP=036) 96 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.0(.), min=23 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1080 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0540 50.000 50.000 50.000 CALANOIDA 1 1 100.0000 0.0540 50.000 50.000 50.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ANCHOA HEPSETUS (STRIPED ANCHOVY, SVSPP=044) 97 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=15 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.9(0.1), min=11 max=12 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0714 (0.0365) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 1 6.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 2 13.3333 0.0041 5.696 5.804 6.218 POLYCHAETA 3 2 13.3333 0.0001 0.187 2.063 2.211 PHYLLODOCIDAE 10 1 6.6667 0.0002 0.280 0.377 0.404 CRUSTACEA 3 2 13.3333 0.0001 0.187 1.376 1.474 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 10 1 6.6667 0.0001 0.093 0.043 0.046 GAMMARIDEA 3 2 13.3333 0.0008 1.120 0.791 0.848 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 3 2 13.3333 0.0012 1.681 3.544 3.797 PENAEIDAE 10 1 6.6667 0.0001 0.093 0.012 0.013 CUMACEA 3 2 13.3333 0.0341 47.712 6.516 6.981 MYSIDACEA 2 3 20.0000 0.0220 30.812 13.773 14.757 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 10 1 6.6667 0.0001 0.093 1.333 1.429 CIRRIPEDIA LARVAE 3 2 13.3333 0.0001 0.187 2.063 2.211 CALANOIDA 10 1 6.6667 0.0001 0.093 1.111 1.190 CENTROPAGES SP 10 1 6.6667 0.0002 0.280 2.857 3.061 FISH SCALES 1 10 66.6667 0.0079 11.111 46.336 49.645 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 1 6.6667 0.0003 0.373 5.333 5.714 ROCK Predator Species = ARGENTINA SILUS (ATLANTIC ARGENTINE, SVSPP=046) 98 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=143 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=32.0(0.4), min=9 max=43 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1510 (0.0689) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 94 65.7343 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 12 2 1.3986 0.0023 1.537 0.686 2.002 SIPHONOPHORA 9 3 2.0979 0.0036 2.371 1.329 3.878 CTENOPHORA 7 4 2.7972 0.0000 0.019 0.261 0.761 TREMATODA 12 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.009 0.037 0.108 NEMATODA 16 1 0.6993 0.0019 1.232 0.620 1.810 POLYCHAETA 12 2 1.3986 0.0001 0.069 0.130 0.379 TROCHOCHAETA SP 5 6 4.1958 0.0013 0.894 1.909 5.571 CRUSTACEA 16 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.065 0.408 1.190 AMPHIPODA 16 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.060 0.104 0.305 HYPERIIDAE 16 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.037 0.233 0.680 HYPERIA GALBA 12 2 1.3986 0.0004 0.264 0.052 0.153 PARATHEMISTO SP 16 1 0.6993 0.0004 0.296 0.678 1.979 DECAPODA 7 4 2.7972 0.0002 0.102 0.740 2.161 DECAPODA LARVAE 16 1 0.6993 0.0023 1.505 0.024 0.071 DECAPODA SHRIMP 3 15 10.4895 0.1023 67.705 8.238 24.041 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 9 3 2.0979 0.0012 0.824 1.411 4.117 COPEPODA 5 6 4.1958 0.0017 1.134 1.122 3.275 SALPIDAE 4 11 7.6923 0.0171 11.325 5.033 14.689 FISH 9 3 2.0979 0.0000 0.019 0.506 1.476 FISH SCALES 16 1 0.6993 0.0009 0.625 0.699 2.041 OSTEICHTHYES 2 18 12.5874 0.0147 9.751 9.965 29.081 ANIMAL REMAINS 16 1 0.6993 0.0002 0.157 0.079 0.231 ROCK Predator Species = ARGENTINA SILUS (ATLANTIC ARGENTINE, SVSPP=046) 99 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=35 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.1(0.5), min=19 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1971 (0.0572) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 11 31.4286 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 9 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.058 0.067 0.097 TREMATODA 7 2 5.7143 0.0002 0.087 0.042 0.061 NEMATODA 4 9 25.7143 0.0131 6.623 10.467 15.264 CRUSTACEA 9 1 2.8571 0.0005 0.232 1.039 1.515 GAMMARIDEA 6 5 14.2857 0.0027 1.391 1.163 1.696 HYPERIIDAE 9 1 2.8571 0.0010 0.522 0.192 0.280 HYPERIA SP 9 1 2.8571 0.0033 1.681 2.857 4.167 HYPERIA GALBA 7 2 5.7143 0.0021 1.058 1.072 1.563 PARATHEMISTO SP 9 1 2.8571 0.0015 0.783 0.141 0.205 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 9 1 2.8571 0.0015 0.754 0.597 0.870 DECAPODA SHRIMP 9 1 2.8571 0.0009 0.435 0.272 0.397 ISOPODA 9 1 2.8571 0.0024 1.217 0.148 0.215 EUPHAUSIIDAE 1 12 34.2857 0.1131 57.362 25.300 36.896 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 9 1 2.8571 0.0038 1.928 0.234 0.341 CEPHALOPODA 5 7 20.0000 0.0113 5.739 8.454 12.329 CHAETOGNATHA 9 1 2.8571 0.0113 5.710 1.683 2.454 MAUROLICUS MUELLERI 1 12 34.2857 0.0284 14.420 14.846 21.650 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MYCTOPHIDAE (LANTERNFISHES, SVSPP=056) 100 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=8.2(0.1), min=8 max=9 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0571 (0.0210) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 3 30.0000 0.0013 2.277 2.027 2.027 AMPELISCA SP 10 1 10.0000 0.0012 2.102 0.960 0.960 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 5 3 30.0000 0.0006 1.051 2.394 2.394 HYPERIIDAE 7 2 20.0000 0.0016 2.802 4.084 4.084 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 2 4 40.0000 0.0023 4.028 3.119 3.119 DECAPODA LARVAE 2 4 40.0000 0.0094 16.462 6.822 6.822 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 10 1 10.0000 0.0011 1.926 4.400 4.400 EUPHAUSIIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.0002 0.350 1.429 1.429 MYSIDACEA 1 7 70.0000 0.0197 34.501 30.066 30.066 COPEPODA 7 2 20.0000 0.0024 4.203 14.884 14.884 CENTROPAGES SP 7 2 20.0000 0.0019 3.327 1.588 1.588 STOMATOPODA 10 1 10.0000 0.0035 6.130 5.738 5.738 FISH 2 4 40.0000 0.0119 20.841 22.490 22.490 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CONGER OCEANICUS (CONGER EEL, SVSPP=063) 101 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=6 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=60.3(7.7), min=40 max=90 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0342 (0.0111) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 2 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 1 16.6667 0.0002 0.488 0.379 0.568 TREMATODA 6 1 16.6667 0.0025 7.317 4.167 6.250 CRUSTACEA 2 3 50.0000 0.0005 1.463 0.946 1.419 COPEPODA 3 2 33.3333 0.0073 21.463 12.758 19.137 FISH 3 2 33.3333 0.0010 2.927 1.687 2.530 FISH SCALES 1 4 66.6667 0.0227 66.341 46.731 70.097 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CONGER OCEANICUS (CONGER EEL, SVSPP=063) 102 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=62.5(6.5), min=56 max=69 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 21.8435 (21.7565) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.002 0.575 0.575 FISH SCALES 1 1 50.0000 21.8000 99.801 50.000 50.000 GADIDAE 1 1 50.0000 0.0430 0.197 49.425 49.425 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SIMENCHELYS PARASITICUS (SLIME EEL, SVSPP=064) 103 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.0(.), min=11 max=11 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = OPHICHTHUS CRUENTIFER (MARGINED SNAKE EEL, SVSPP=065) 104 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.5(0.5), min=40 max=41 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1105 (0.0945) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.452 3.125 3.125 NEMATODA 1 1 50.0000 0.0010 0.905 0.488 0.488 POLYCHAETA 1 1 50.0000 0.0540 48.869 26.341 26.341 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 1 1 50.0000 0.0055 4.977 34.375 34.375 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 1 1 50.0000 0.0020 1.810 12.500 12.500 MELITA SP 1 1 50.0000 0.0475 42.986 23.171 23.171 MUNIDA IRIS Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS ALBIDUS (OFFSHORE HAKE, SVSPP=069) 105 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.0(.), min=35 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS ALBIDUS (OFFSHORE HAKE, SVSPP=069) 106 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=16 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.8(1.9), min=13 max=34 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0079 (0.0051) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 13 81.2500 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 6.2500 0.0049 61.905 6.250 33.333 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 1 6.2500 0.0016 20.635 6.250 33.333 THYSANOESSA RASCHII 2 1 6.2500 0.0014 17.460 6.250 33.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 107 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=115, Stomach samples=1004 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.8(0.4), min=3 max=64 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0242 (0.2057) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 301 29.9801 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 28 7 0.6972 0.0000 0.001 0.050 0.071 TREMATODA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.010 0.014 NEMERTEA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 ACANTHOCEPHALA 24 10 0.9960 0.0000 0.002 0.221 0.315 NEMATODA 53 1 0.0996 0.0001 0.007 0.020 0.028 POLYCHAETA 36 3 0.2988 0.0001 0.008 0.202 0.288 TEREBELLIDA 2 125 12.4502 0.0058 0.562 9.545 13.632 CRUSTACEA 4 83 8.2669 0.0009 0.092 3.405 4.863 GAMMARIDEA 12 32 3.1873 0.0003 0.025 1.656 2.365 AMPELISCIDAE 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA SP 14 28 2.7888 0.0011 0.112 1.694 2.419 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 BYBLIS SP 44 2 0.1992 0.0001 0.007 0.002 0.003 BYBLIS GAIMARDI 17 26 2.5896 0.0019 0.188 1.343 1.918 BYBLIS SERRATA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 AORIDAE 24 10 0.9960 0.0003 0.031 0.331 0.472 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 22 11 1.0956 0.0004 0.037 0.266 0.380 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.010 CAPRELLIDAE 44 2 0.1992 0.0000 0.000 0.054 0.077 COROPHIIDAE 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.001 0.020 0.029 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.008 EUSIRIDAE 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.001 0.085 0.122 EUSIRUS SP 22 11 1.0956 0.0001 0.008 0.381 0.545 HYPERIIDAE 21 15 1.4940 0.0013 0.126 1.005 1.436 PARATHEMISTO SP 36 3 0.2988 0.0001 0.009 0.097 0.139 LYSIANASSIDAE 36 3 0.2988 0.0001 0.008 0.117 0.167 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.005 0.005 0.007 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 20 17 1.6932 0.0001 0.014 0.727 1.039 OEDICEROTIDAE 26 9 0.8964 0.0002 0.015 0.589 0.842 MONOCULODES SP 30 5 0.4980 0.0001 0.006 0.184 0.263 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 36 3 0.2988 0.0000 0.001 0.055 0.079 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 36 3 0.2988 0.0000 0.001 0.103 0.148 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 53 1 0.0996 0.0001 0.008 0.058 0.083 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 36 3 0.2988 0.0000 0.003 0.164 0.235 SYRRHOE CRENULATA 30 5 0.4980 0.0000 0.003 0.255 0.365 TIRON SPINIFERUM 19 18 1.7928 0.0018 0.175 1.076 1.536 DECAPODA 27 8 0.7968 0.0000 0.002 0.108 0.155 DECAPODA LARVAE 53 1 0.0996 0.0005 0.047 0.029 0.041 DECAPODA CRAB Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 108 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=115, Stomach samples=1004 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.8(0.4), min=3 max=64 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0242 (0.2057) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 50 4.9801 0.0074 0.719 3.832 5.472 DECAPODA SHRIMP 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.003 0.074 0.105 CANCER IRRORATUS 14 28 2.7888 0.0014 0.132 1.728 2.468 CRANGONIDAE 3 111 11.0558 0.0111 1.081 7.397 10.564 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 53 1 0.0996 0.0002 0.023 0.065 0.092 SCLEROCRANGON BOREAS 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.012 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 30 5 0.4980 0.0003 0.033 0.076 0.108 PAGURIDAE 33 4 0.3984 0.0002 0.016 0.097 0.138 PANDALIDAE 7 61 6.0757 0.0398 3.889 4.494 6.418 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 44 2 0.1992 0.0006 0.060 0.124 0.178 PANDALUS BOREALIS 53 1 0.0996 0.0001 0.007 0.096 0.137 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 18 21 2.0916 0.0000 0.003 0.507 0.724 CUMACEA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.001 0.043 0.061 DIASTYLIDAE 44 2 0.1992 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 DIASTYLIS SP 44 2 0.1992 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.008 DIASTYLIS POLITA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.008 0.012 PSEUDOCUMIDAE 16 27 2.6892 0.0016 0.161 1.752 2.502 EUPHAUSIIDAE 5 82 8.1673 0.1658 16.193 7.398 10.566 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 53 1 0.0996 0.0002 0.021 0.093 0.133 THYSANOESSA INERMIS 13 29 2.8884 0.0007 0.069 1.328 1.897 MYSIDACEA 36 3 0.2988 0.0000 0.001 0.118 0.168 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 6 66 6.5737 0.0111 1.081 6.284 8.975 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 29 6 0.5976 0.0000 0.001 0.281 0.402 COPEPODA 33 4 0.3984 0.0000 0.000 0.212 0.302 CALANOIDA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 CENTROPAGES SP 36 3 0.2988 0.0000 0.000 0.043 0.062 CENTROPAGES TYPICUS 44 2 0.1992 0.0000 0.000 0.149 0.213 CANDACIA SP 44 2 0.1992 0.0000 0.000 0.104 0.149 GASTROPODA 53 1 0.0996 0.0002 0.018 0.098 0.140 CEPHALOPODA 44 2 0.1992 0.0692 6.760 0.182 0.260 LOLIGO SP 11 34 3.3865 0.0001 0.014 1.587 2.267 CHAETOGNATHA 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.003 0.100 0.142 SAGITTA SP 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.004 0.100 0.142 SAGITTA ELEGANS 8 53 5.2789 0.2088 20.384 4.070 5.813 FISH 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 FISH SCALES 53 1 0.0996 0.0622 6.069 0.100 0.142 SCOMBERESOX SAURUS 33 4 0.3984 0.2751 26.856 0.398 0.569 CLUPEIDAE 53 1 0.0996 0.0037 0.361 0.094 0.134 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 53 1 0.0996 0.0491 4.797 0.100 0.142 AMMODYTES SP Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 109 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=115, Stomach samples=1004 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.8(0.4), min=3 max=64 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0242 (0.2057) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 53 1 0.0996 0.0915 8.933 0.100 0.142 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 53 1 0.0996 0.0049 0.477 0.100 0.142 PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS 9 51 5.0797 0.0032 0.311 2.773 3.960 ANIMAL REMAINS 53 1 0.0996 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ANIMAL EGGS 44 2 0.1992 0.0000 0.004 0.016 0.023 SAND Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 110 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=155, Stomach samples=1284 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.7(0.3), min=4 max=62 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2080 (0.3246) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 329 25.6231 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 32 4 0.3115 0.0000 0.001 0.082 0.110 CESTODA 17 13 1.0125 0.0000 0.002 0.281 0.378 TREMATODA 15 19 1.4798 0.0000 0.002 0.424 0.570 NEMATODA 40 3 0.2336 0.0002 0.011 0.106 0.143 POLYCHAETA 57 1 0.0779 0.0002 0.010 0.078 0.105 APHRODITIDAE 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.001 0.033 0.045 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 3 212 16.5109 0.0127 0.575 13.360 17.962 CRUSTACEA 40 3 0.2336 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.016 AMPHIPODA 17 13 1.0125 0.0001 0.007 0.341 0.458 GAMMARIDEA 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.010 HAPLOOPS TUBICOLA 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.001 0.019 0.025 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.000 0.010 0.013 ARGISSA HAMATIPES 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 EUSIRIDAE 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.010 HAUSTORIIDAE 7 50 3.8941 0.0005 0.024 1.170 1.574 HYPERIIDAE 4 85 6.6199 0.0027 0.125 2.064 2.775 PARATHEMISTO SP 21 11 0.8567 0.0003 0.012 0.282 0.379 PARATHEMISTO GRACILIPES 6 65 5.0623 0.0057 0.258 2.558 3.440 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.001 0.022 0.030 LYSIANASSIDAE 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.001 0.018 0.024 ANONYX SARSI 57 1 0.0779 0.0001 0.003 0.000 0.000 HIPPOMEDON PROPINQUUS 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.001 0.087 0.117 OEDICEROTIDAE 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.027 0.036 SYNCHELIDIUM SP 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.007 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 32 4 0.3115 0.0000 0.001 0.015 0.021 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 32 4 0.3115 0.0007 0.031 0.175 0.235 DECAPODA 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 13 1.0125 0.0069 0.312 0.849 1.141 DECAPODA SHRIMP 57 1 0.0779 0.0005 0.023 0.078 0.105 NAUSHONIA CRANGONOIDES 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.007 CANCER IRRORATUS 12 24 1.8692 0.0025 0.113 0.974 1.309 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 21 11 0.8567 0.0030 0.136 0.498 0.669 PANDALIDAE 9 45 3.5047 0.0369 1.670 1.922 2.584 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 57 1 0.0779 0.0073 0.329 0.036 0.049 PANDALUS SP 25 8 0.6231 0.0205 0.927 0.413 0.555 PANDALUS BOREALIS 32 4 0.3115 0.0083 0.377 0.235 0.316 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 29 6 0.4673 0.0308 1.394 0.442 0.595 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 111 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=155, Stomach samples=1284 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.7(0.3), min=4 max=62 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2080 (0.3246) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 PASIPHAEA TARDA 57 1 0.0779 0.0001 0.004 0.078 0.105 ISOPODA 20 12 0.9346 0.0000 0.002 0.196 0.263 CUMACEA 40 3 0.2336 0.0000 0.001 0.167 0.225 LEPTOCUMA SP 29 6 0.4673 0.0000 0.001 0.283 0.380 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.041 0.055 DIASTYLIDAE 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.008 DIASTYLIS SP 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.000 0.120 0.161 EUDORELLA SP 32 4 0.3115 0.0000 0.000 0.220 0.296 EUDORELLA EMARGINATA 5 72 5.6075 0.0119 0.538 4.266 5.736 EUPHAUSIIDAE 1 433 33.7227 0.6938 31.420 31.352 42.152 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 45 2 0.1558 0.0090 0.408 0.156 0.209 NYCTIPHANES COUCHI 40 3 0.2336 0.0004 0.018 0.154 0.208 THYSANOESSA INERMIS 45 2 0.1558 0.0010 0.043 0.085 0.115 THYSANOESSA LONGICAUDATA 12 24 1.8692 0.0012 0.054 1.294 1.739 THYSANOESSA RASCHII 16 15 1.1682 0.0005 0.024 0.675 0.908 MYSIDACEA 14 20 1.5576 0.0002 0.009 0.227 0.305 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 11 29 2.2586 0.0016 0.075 1.311 1.763 MYSIS MIXTA 26 7 0.5452 0.0003 0.013 0.190 0.256 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 32 4 0.3115 0.0000 0.001 0.214 0.288 PSEUDOMMA AFFINE 26 7 0.5452 0.0000 0.001 0.021 0.028 COPEPODA 21 11 0.8567 0.0000 0.002 0.118 0.158 CALANOIDA 26 7 0.5452 0.0000 0.001 0.062 0.083 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 32 4 0.3115 0.0000 0.000 0.119 0.160 CENTROPAGES SP 45 2 0.1558 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CANDACIA ARMATA 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.001 0.011 0.014 BIVALVIA 45 2 0.1558 0.0252 1.141 0.156 0.209 CEPHALOPODA 40 3 0.2336 0.2485 11.255 0.234 0.314 LOLIGO SP 8 49 3.8162 0.4579 20.738 2.885 3.878 FISH 31 5 0.3894 0.0000 0.001 0.156 0.209 FISH SCALES 45 2 0.1558 0.3007 13.620 0.155 0.209 CLUPEIDAE 57 1 0.0779 0.0058 0.262 0.078 0.105 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 32 4 0.3115 0.1399 6.334 0.298 0.401 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 24 10 0.7788 0.1620 7.338 0.730 0.981 AMMODYTES SP 9 45 3.5047 0.0074 0.337 1.572 2.113 ANIMAL REMAINS 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.024 0.032 ANIMAL TUBES 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.000 0.013 0.017 ROCK 57 1 0.0779 0.0000 0.001 0.073 0.098 SAND Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 112 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=135, Stomach samples=1154 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.0(0.4), min=3 max=57 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2780 (0.3403) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 329 28.5095 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 31 8 0.6932 0.0002 0.009 0.034 0.047 CESTODA 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.000 0.087 0.121 TREMATODA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.043 0.061 NEMERTEA 33 6 0.5199 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.007 NEMATODA 44 3 0.2600 0.0000 0.002 0.023 0.033 POLYCHAETA 48 2 0.1733 0.0004 0.018 0.093 0.131 NEPHTYIDAE 29 9 0.7799 0.0013 0.057 0.181 0.254 TEREBELLIDA 3 160 13.8648 0.0145 0.636 10.328 14.446 CRUSTACEA 37 4 0.3466 0.0005 0.022 0.072 0.101 AMPHIPODA 8 60 5.1993 0.0010 0.043 1.653 2.312 GAMMARIDEA 13 32 2.7730 0.0002 0.009 1.271 1.779 AMPELISCIDAE 32 7 0.6066 0.0001 0.003 0.147 0.205 AMPELISCA SP 24 17 1.4731 0.0004 0.019 0.954 1.334 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.010 AMPELISCA SPINIPES 44 3 0.2600 0.0000 0.002 0.092 0.129 AMPELISCA ESCHRICHTI 19 21 1.8198 0.0002 0.009 0.765 1.070 AMPELISCA VADORUM 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 BYBLIS SP 12 44 3.8128 0.0007 0.032 1.915 2.679 BYBLIS SERRATA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 AORIDAE 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 LEPTOCHEIRUS SP 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 UNCIOLA SP 37 4 0.3466 0.0000 0.001 0.048 0.068 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 CAPRELLIDAE 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 37 4 0.3466 0.0000 0.000 0.092 0.129 ERICTHONIUS SP 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.013 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 26 16 1.3865 0.0082 0.360 0.150 0.209 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 9 57 4.9393 0.0008 0.036 2.913 4.074 HYPERIIDAE 6 115 9.9653 0.0013 0.058 8.438 11.802 PARATHEMISTO SP 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 PARATHEMISTO GRACILIPES 44 3 0.2600 0.0000 0.001 0.174 0.243 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 37 4 0.3466 0.0001 0.003 0.032 0.045 LYSIANASSIDAE 48 2 0.1733 0.0003 0.011 0.031 0.044 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 10 56 4.8527 0.0016 0.068 1.495 2.091 OEDICEROTIDAE 34 5 0.4333 0.0001 0.003 0.004 0.006 MONOCULODES SP 27 11 0.9532 0.0003 0.012 0.449 0.628 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 37 4 0.3466 0.0027 0.117 0.040 0.056 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.009 EOBROLGUS SPINOSUS Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 113 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=135, Stomach samples=1154 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.0(0.4), min=3 max=57 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2780 (0.3403) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.002 0.048 0.067 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 16 24 2.0797 0.0021 0.092 1.122 1.569 DECAPODA 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.000 0.173 0.242 DECAPODA LARVAE 16 24 2.0797 0.0014 0.060 0.797 1.115 DECAPODA SHRIMP 22 19 1.6464 0.0003 0.014 0.770 1.077 CRANGONIDAE 2 164 14.2114 0.0820 3.600 6.126 8.569 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.001 0.028 0.039 HIPPOLYTIDAE 48 2 0.1733 0.0005 0.024 0.092 0.128 PANDALIDAE 11 51 4.4194 0.0357 1.568 2.417 3.381 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 48 2 0.1733 0.0023 0.100 0.145 0.202 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.007 SERGESTIDAE 48 2 0.1733 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 EDOTEA SP 21 20 1.7331 0.0002 0.010 0.264 0.369 CUMACEA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 CYCLASPIS VARIANS 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.001 0.027 0.038 DIASTYLIS SP 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 DIASTYLIS POLITA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 LAMPROPIDAE 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.052 0.073 PETALOSARSIA DECLIVIS 19 21 1.8198 0.0029 0.127 0.465 0.650 EUPHAUSIIDAE 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.001 0.173 0.242 EUPHAUSIA KROHNI 14 31 2.6863 0.0194 0.853 1.729 2.419 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 37 4 0.3466 0.0001 0.004 0.128 0.179 MYSIDACEA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.072 0.101 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 7 104 9.0121 0.0186 0.818 4.492 6.283 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 28 10 0.8666 0.0000 0.001 0.560 0.783 COPEPODA 34 5 0.4333 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 CALANOIDA 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.000 0.087 0.121 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 24 17 1.4731 0.0228 1.003 1.078 1.508 CEPHALOPODA 48 2 0.1733 0.0305 1.337 0.171 0.239 LOLIGO SP 63 1 0.0867 0.0110 0.482 0.087 0.121 LOLIGO PEALEII 63 1 0.0867 0.0037 0.161 0.087 0.121 LOLLIGUNCULA BREVIS 29 9 0.7799 0.0000 0.002 0.356 0.497 CHAETOGNATHA 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.001 0.173 0.242 SAGITTA ELEGANS 3 160 13.8648 1.1368 49.901 10.042 14.047 FISH 22 19 1.6464 0.0003 0.011 0.082 0.114 FISH SCALES 63 1 0.0867 0.0339 1.490 0.087 0.121 CLUPEIDAE 63 1 0.0867 0.0073 0.322 0.087 0.121 ETRUMEUS TERES 18 22 1.9064 0.3399 14.923 1.631 2.282 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 63 1 0.0867 0.0030 0.133 0.014 0.020 UROPHYCIS REGIA Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 114 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=135, Stomach samples=1154 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.0(0.4), min=3 max=57 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2780 (0.3403) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 27 2.3397 0.3267 14.343 1.848 2.585 AMMODYTES SP 63 1 0.0867 0.0048 0.209 0.087 0.121 OPHIDIIDAE 34 5 0.4333 0.1419 6.229 0.391 0.547 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 63 1 0.0867 0.0019 0.082 0.075 0.105 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 63 1 0.0867 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 PLEURONECTIFORMES 63 1 0.0867 0.0004 0.016 0.002 0.003 BOTHIDAE 5 127 11.0052 0.0120 0.526 3.692 5.164 ANIMAL REMAINS 48 2 0.1733 0.0000 0.000 0.087 0.122 ANIMAL EGGS 37 4 0.3466 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 PLANTS 44 3 0.2600 0.0001 0.006 0.067 0.094 ROCK Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 115 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=391 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.1(0.6), min=4 max=76 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2506 (0.5947) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 123 31.4578 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 8 2.0460 0.0000 0.001 0.714 1.041 TREMATODA 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.000 0.011 0.016 NEMATODA 3 54 13.8107 0.0070 0.311 10.468 15.272 CRUSTACEA 10 12 3.0691 0.0002 0.009 1.054 1.538 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.001 0.081 0.118 AMPHIPODA 26 2 0.5115 0.0001 0.004 0.273 0.399 GAMMARIDEA 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.102 0.149 UNCIOLA SP 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.018 ARGISSA HAMATIPES 38 1 0.2558 0.0003 0.014 0.078 0.114 RHACHOTROPIS SP 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.001 0.051 0.075 GAMMARUS SP 9 13 3.3248 0.0002 0.008 0.254 0.371 HYPERIIDAE 5 23 5.8824 0.0033 0.148 2.680 3.910 PARATHEMISTO SP 17 6 1.5345 0.0005 0.022 0.635 0.926 PARATHEMISTO GRACILIPES 23 4 1.0230 0.0003 0.013 0.378 0.551 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.002 0.105 0.153 LYSIANASSIDAE 24 3 0.7673 0.0003 0.013 0.189 0.276 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.044 0.065 MELPHIDIPPIDAE 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.001 0.052 0.076 MELPHIDIPPA SP 13 8 2.0460 0.0001 0.002 0.306 0.446 OEDICEROTIDAE 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.017 0.024 MONOCULODES SP 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 DULICHIA PORRECTA 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.000 0.023 0.034 DECAPODA LARVAE 13 8 2.0460 0.0063 0.278 2.012 2.936 DECAPODA SHRIMP 24 3 0.7673 0.0016 0.071 0.516 0.753 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.010 0.015 CARIDION SP 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.020 0.030 PAGURIDAE 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.032 0.047 PAGURUS SP 19 5 1.2788 0.0053 0.235 0.588 0.858 PANDALIDAE 10 12 3.0691 0.0300 1.331 2.672 3.898 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 38 1 0.2558 0.0025 0.113 0.006 0.008 PANDALUS BOREALIS 38 1 0.2558 0.0066 0.291 0.256 0.373 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 38 1 0.2558 0.0057 0.254 0.219 0.319 PENAEIDAE 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.000 0.022 0.032 ISOPODA 7 14 3.5806 0.0005 0.022 0.760 1.108 CUMACEA 10 12 3.0691 0.0007 0.031 1.401 2.043 DIASTYLIDAE 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.001 0.041 0.060 DIASTYLIS POLITA 4 42 10.7417 0.0133 0.592 10.469 15.274 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 99 25.3197 0.1943 8.634 22.483 32.802 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 116 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=391 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.1(0.6), min=4 max=76 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.2506 (0.5947) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 26 2 0.5115 0.0001 0.003 0.161 0.236 MYSIDACEA 17 6 1.5345 0.0001 0.004 0.357 0.521 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.001 0.020 0.029 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.000 0.021 0.031 CIRRIPEDIA 19 5 1.2788 0.0000 0.001 0.058 0.085 CIRRIPEDIA LARVAE 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.010 COPEPODA 6 19 4.8593 0.0001 0.006 1.281 1.868 CALANOIDA 19 5 1.2788 0.0000 0.001 0.071 0.104 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 26 2 0.5115 0.0000 0.000 0.512 0.746 CANDACIA SP 38 1 0.2558 0.0001 0.004 0.016 0.023 NUDIBRANCHIA 26 2 0.5115 0.0051 0.228 0.261 0.381 CEPHALOPODA 38 1 0.2558 0.0983 4.367 0.116 0.170 LOLIGO SP 26 2 0.5115 0.0002 0.007 0.473 0.690 SAGITTA SP 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.000 0.008 0.012 OPHIUROIDEA 7 14 3.5806 0.9158 40.692 3.387 4.942 FISH 19 5 1.2788 0.6448 28.650 1.151 1.680 CLUPEA HARENGUS 26 2 0.5115 0.2070 9.198 0.512 0.746 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 38 1 0.2558 0.0005 0.022 0.256 0.373 ASPIDOPHOROIDES MONOPTERYGIUS 38 1 0.2558 0.0990 4.401 0.187 0.273 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 16 7 1.7903 0.0001 0.003 0.576 0.841 ANIMAL REMAINS 38 1 0.2558 0.0001 0.004 0.072 0.105 ROCK 38 1 0.2558 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.006 STYROFOAM Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 117 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.8(0.4), min=8 max=12 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1075 (0.0422) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 10 100.0000 0.0625 58.140 90.217 90.217 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 2 1 10.0000 0.0450 41.860 9.783 9.783 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 118 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=81, Stomach samples=610 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.6(0.5), min=4 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.7724 (0.4251) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 239 39.1803 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.015 0.025 HYDROZOA 38 2 0.3279 0.0000 0.000 0.165 0.271 CESTODA 15 9 1.4754 0.0000 0.001 0.497 0.817 TREMATODA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.001 0.037 0.062 ACANTHOCEPHALA 25 4 0.6557 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 NEMATODA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.015 0.025 POLYCHAETA 18 8 1.3115 0.0006 0.033 0.612 1.007 TEREBELLIDA 2 94 15.4098 0.0060 0.336 10.292 16.922 CRUSTACEA 23 6 0.9836 0.0006 0.033 0.262 0.431 AMPHIPODA 10 22 3.6066 0.0011 0.060 1.693 2.784 GAMMARIDEA 18 8 1.3115 0.0002 0.013 0.303 0.498 AMPELISCIDAE 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA SP 25 4 0.6557 0.0011 0.060 0.302 0.496 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 43 1 0.1639 0.0001 0.004 0.010 0.016 AMPELISCA VADORUM 18 8 1.3115 0.0002 0.013 1.246 2.049 BYBLIS SP 32 3 0.4918 0.0000 0.002 0.175 0.288 BYBLIS SERRATA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.001 0.087 0.144 AORIDAE 22 7 1.1475 0.0003 0.015 0.151 0.248 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.002 0.024 0.039 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 38 2 0.3279 0.0001 0.007 0.047 0.077 CASCO BIGELOWI 25 4 0.6557 0.0036 0.203 0.409 0.672 GAMMARUS SP 18 8 1.3115 0.0051 0.289 0.488 0.803 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 11 20 3.2787 0.0004 0.020 2.277 3.744 HYPERIIDAE 12 17 2.7869 0.0019 0.107 1.918 3.154 PARATHEMISTO SP 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.002 0.015 0.025 LYSIANASSIDAE 25 4 0.6557 0.0001 0.003 0.015 0.024 OEDICEROTIDAE 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.001 0.012 0.019 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 32 3 0.4918 0.0005 0.030 0.343 0.563 DECAPODA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.055 0.090 DECAPODA CRAB 8 28 4.5902 0.0057 0.322 3.086 5.074 DECAPODA SHRIMP 25 4 0.6557 0.0002 0.014 0.259 0.426 CRANGONIDAE 3 57 9.3443 0.0126 0.711 4.749 7.808 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 41 6.7213 0.0258 1.454 4.393 7.222 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 43 1 0.1639 0.0001 0.003 0.135 0.221 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 CHIRIDOTEA SP 15 9 1.4754 0.0001 0.004 0.317 0.521 CUMACEA 32 3 0.4918 0.0001 0.004 0.028 0.046 DIASTYLIS SP 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.016 DIASTYLIS POLITA Predator Species = MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS (SILVER HAKE, SVSPP=072) 119 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=81, Stomach samples=610 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.6(0.5), min=4 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.7724 (0.4251) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 9 1.4754 0.0007 0.038 0.719 1.182 EUPHAUSIIDAE 32 3 0.4918 0.0052 0.294 0.333 0.548 EUPHAUSIA SP 7 32 5.2459 0.0425 2.396 5.099 8.384 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 13 13 2.1311 0.0002 0.010 0.851 1.399 MYSIDACEA 32 3 0.4918 0.0001 0.003 0.067 0.110 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 8 28 4.5902 0.0012 0.070 1.965 3.231 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.030 0.049 COPEPODA 25 4 0.6557 0.0000 0.002 0.656 1.078 CALANOIDA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.009 CENTROPAGES SP 25 4 0.6557 0.0107 0.602 0.624 1.026 CEPHALOPODA 38 2 0.3279 0.3238 18.269 0.328 0.539 LOLIGO PEALEII 24 5 0.8197 0.0001 0.007 0.189 0.312 CHAETOGNATHA 38 2 0.3279 0.0014 0.077 0.322 0.529 ECHINODERMATA 43 1 0.1639 0.0042 0.235 0.164 0.270 OPHIUROIDEA 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.002 0.061 0.100 ASCIDIACEA 4 48 7.8689 0.9366 52.845 6.737 11.078 FISH 38 2 0.3279 0.0000 0.000 0.014 0.023 FISH SCALES 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.000 0.164 0.270 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 43 1 0.1639 0.0363 2.047 0.164 0.270 CLUPEIDAE 32 3 0.4918 0.0029 0.166 0.484 0.796 GADIDAE 13 13 2.1311 0.1575 8.885 1.813 2.982 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 43 1 0.1639 0.0012 0.070 0.129 0.212 UROPHYCIS TENUIS 43 1 0.1639 0.0026 0.144 0.164 0.270 OPHIDIIDAE 43 1 0.1639 0.1117 6.304 0.164 0.270 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 43 1 0.1639 0.0610 3.440 0.164 0.270 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 5 43 7.0492 0.0061 0.344 4.900 8.056 ANIMAL REMAINS 43 1 0.1639 0.0000 0.001 0.066 0.108 PLANTS Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 120 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=627 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.8(1.0), min=4 max=130 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 26.7720 (3.8415) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 34 5.4226 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 77 3 0.4785 0.0003 0.001 0.037 0.039 HYDROZOA 91 2 0.3190 0.0020 0.007 0.165 0.175 ANTHOZOA 70 4 0.6380 0.0624 0.233 0.482 0.510 CERIANTHIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.035 0.037 PLATYHELMINTHES 77 3 0.4785 0.0000 0.000 0.048 0.050 CESTODA 17 29 4.6252 0.0001 0.000 0.271 0.287 TREMATODA 65 5 0.7974 0.0017 0.006 0.031 0.033 NEMERTEA 11 47 7.4960 0.0021 0.008 0.197 0.208 NEMATODA 32 19 3.0303 0.0094 0.035 0.173 0.183 POLYCHAETA 91 2 0.3190 0.0003 0.001 0.005 0.006 EUNICIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0004 0.001 0.006 0.006 EUNICE PENNATA 53 7 1.1164 0.0070 0.026 0.185 0.196 LUMBRINERIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0073 0.027 0.037 0.040 LUMBRINERIS SP 70 4 0.6380 0.0019 0.007 0.012 0.013 FLABELLIGERIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0007 0.003 0.006 0.006 PHERUSA SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0008 0.003 0.006 0.007 ALCIOPIDAE 31 21 3.3493 0.3345 1.250 1.186 1.255 APHRODITIDAE 77 3 0.4785 0.0460 0.172 0.339 0.358 APHRODITA HASTATA 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 GLYCERIDAE 65 5 0.7974 0.0026 0.010 0.049 0.052 NEPHTYIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEREIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHYLLODOCE SP 91 2 0.3190 0.0046 0.017 0.053 0.056 SPIONIDAE 91 2 0.3190 0.0016 0.006 0.057 0.060 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 14 36 5.7416 0.0152 0.057 0.494 0.523 TEREBELLIDA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 AMPHARETIDAE 2 117 18.6603 0.1972 0.736 7.260 7.676 CRUSTACEA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA EGGS 77 3 0.4785 0.0010 0.004 0.184 0.195 AMPHIPODA 7 64 10.2073 0.0048 0.018 0.985 1.042 GAMMARIDEA 77 3 0.4785 0.0001 0.000 0.002 0.002 AMPELISCIDAE 91 2 0.3190 0.0000 0.000 0.166 0.175 AMPELISCA SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCA VADORUM 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.039 0.042 BYBLIS SERRATA 55 6 0.9569 0.0002 0.001 0.021 0.022 AORIDAE 18 27 4.3062 0.0050 0.019 0.232 0.245 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 UNCIOLA SP 16 31 4.9442 0.0144 0.054 1.454 1.537 UNCIOLA IRRORATA Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 121 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=627 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.8(1.0), min=4 max=130 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 26.7720 (3.8415) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 91 2 0.3190 0.0001 0.000 0.003 0.003 CALLIOPIUS SP 35 15 2.3923 0.0133 0.050 0.558 0.590 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 40 13 2.0734 0.0002 0.001 0.148 0.156 CAPRELLIDAE 91 2 0.3190 0.0011 0.004 0.206 0.218 AEGINELLA SPINOSA 65 5 0.7974 0.0008 0.003 0.026 0.027 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.014 0.015 ERICTHONIUS SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.017 0.018 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.001 0.031 0.033 EUSIRIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.010 EUSIRUS SP 77 3 0.4785 0.0005 0.002 0.217 0.230 RHACHOTROPIS ACULEATA 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 CASCO BIGELOWI 77 3 0.4785 0.0051 0.019 0.112 0.119 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 48 9 1.4354 0.0004 0.001 0.025 0.026 MELITA DENTATA 91 2 0.3190 0.0003 0.001 0.009 0.009 HAUSTORIIDAE 77 3 0.4785 0.0001 0.000 0.008 0.008 HYPERIIDAE 39 14 2.2329 0.0419 0.157 1.045 1.105 PARATHEMISTO SP 27 24 3.8278 0.0011 0.004 0.205 0.217 LYSIANASSIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.000 0.007 0.007 ANONYX SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.013 0.014 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 33 17 2.7113 0.0082 0.031 0.246 0.260 ANONYX SARSI 77 3 0.4785 0.0002 0.001 0.014 0.015 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 91 2 0.3190 0.0030 0.011 0.009 0.009 ORCHOMENELLA GROENLANDICA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.013 0.014 ORCHOMENELLA MINUTA 111 1 0.1595 0.0002 0.001 0.008 0.008 ORCHOMENELLA PINGUIS 70 4 0.6380 0.0032 0.012 0.266 0.281 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 77 3 0.4785 0.0001 0.000 0.006 0.006 OEDICEROTIDAE 70 4 0.6380 0.0012 0.004 0.330 0.349 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 18 27 4.3062 0.0229 0.086 2.559 2.706 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 46 10 1.5949 0.0124 0.046 0.282 0.298 DECAPODA 23 25 3.9872 0.2251 0.841 1.462 1.546 DECAPODA CRAB 6 65 10.3668 0.0453 0.169 1.888 1.996 DECAPODA SHRIMP 55 6 0.9569 0.4116 1.537 0.253 0.267 AXIUS SERRATUS 13 38 6.0606 0.0437 0.163 0.930 0.983 CANCRIDAE 28 23 3.6683 0.5531 2.066 1.932 2.043 CANCER BOREALIS 8 62 9.8884 2.3479 8.770 5.199 5.497 CANCER IRRORATUS 40 13 2.0734 0.0026 0.010 0.696 0.736 CRANGONIDAE 4 94 14.9920 0.0473 0.177 2.522 2.667 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 122 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=627 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.8(1.0), min=4 max=130 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 26.7720 (3.8415) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 111 1 0.1595 0.0030 0.011 0.060 0.063 MUNIDA IRIS 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HIPPOLYTIDAE 77 3 0.4785 0.0002 0.001 0.040 0.043 EUALUS GAIMARDII 21 26 4.1467 0.0020 0.008 0.277 0.292 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.000 0.006 0.006 LEBBEUS SP 65 5 0.7974 0.0037 0.014 0.117 0.123 LEBBEUS GROENLANDICUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0007 0.002 0.144 0.153 LEBBEUS ZEBRA 55 6 0.9569 0.0024 0.009 0.181 0.191 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 77 3 0.4785 0.0009 0.003 0.048 0.050 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 MAJIDAE 42 12 1.9139 0.0530 0.198 0.408 0.432 HYAS SP 23 25 3.9872 0.4334 1.619 1.505 1.591 HYAS COARCTATUS 23 25 3.9872 0.0258 0.096 1.082 1.144 PAGURIDAE 30 22 3.5088 0.0361 0.135 0.794 0.839 PAGURUS SP 9 59 9.4099 0.5792 2.163 3.393 3.587 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 77 3 0.4785 0.0307 0.115 0.315 0.333 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 35 15 2.3923 0.0190 0.071 0.444 0.469 PANDALIDAE 3 99 15.7895 0.3346 1.250 6.180 6.535 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 34 16 2.5518 0.1099 0.410 1.465 1.549 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 55 6 0.9569 0.0002 0.001 0.004 0.005 ISOPODA 21 26 4.1467 0.0080 0.030 0.390 0.412 CIROLANIDAE 28 23 3.6683 0.0109 0.041 0.385 0.407 POLITOLANA POLITA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CHIRIDOTEA SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.000 0.022 0.023 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 55 6 0.9569 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 CUMACEA 91 2 0.3190 0.0026 0.010 0.161 0.171 EUPHAUSIIDAE 70 4 0.6380 0.0036 0.013 0.225 0.238 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 91 2 0.3190 0.0000 0.000 0.160 0.170 MYSIDACEA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.159 0.169 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 48 9 1.4354 0.0038 0.014 0.590 0.624 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 91 2 0.3190 0.0032 0.012 0.052 0.055 CIRRIPEDIA 91 2 0.3190 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.010 COPEPODA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.159 0.169 CALANOIDA 91 2 0.3190 0.0000 0.000 0.026 0.028 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OSTRACODA 42 12 1.9139 0.1826 0.682 0.925 0.978 MOLLUSCA 55 6 0.9569 0.0066 0.025 0.042 0.044 MOLLUSCA SHELL 45 11 1.7544 0.1729 0.646 0.492 0.521 BIVALVIA 18 27 4.3062 1.9425 7.256 2.973 3.144 PECTINIDAE Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 123 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=627 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.8(1.0), min=4 max=130 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 26.7720 (3.8415) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 111 1 0.1595 0.0538 0.201 0.140 0.148 ARCTICA ISLANDICA 11 47 7.4960 0.9852 3.680 3.151 3.332 GASTROPODA 35 15 2.3923 0.0188 0.070 0.121 0.128 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 111 1 0.1595 0.0003 0.001 0.006 0.006 NUDIBRANCHIA 91 2 0.3190 0.0810 0.303 0.111 0.117 BUCCINUM SP 65 5 0.7974 0.0606 0.226 0.368 0.389 CEPHALOPODA 91 2 0.3190 0.6335 2.366 0.319 0.337 LOLIGO SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0274 0.102 0.159 0.169 OCTOPODA 111 1 0.1595 0.0001 0.000 0.048 0.051 CHAETOGNATHA 53 7 1.1164 0.0002 0.001 0.930 0.984 SAGITTA SP 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.113 0.119 SAGITTA ELEGANS 55 6 0.9569 0.0051 0.019 0.452 0.478 ECHINODERMATA 111 1 0.1595 0.0002 0.001 0.002 0.003 ASTERIIDAE 77 3 0.4785 0.0197 0.074 0.123 0.130 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 91 2 0.3190 0.0150 0.056 0.033 0.035 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 55 6 0.9569 0.0171 0.064 0.113 0.119 OPHIUROIDEA 111 1 0.1595 0.0220 0.082 0.109 0.115 AMPHIODIA SP 35 15 2.3923 0.1171 0.437 0.788 0.833 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 111 1 0.1595 0.0237 0.088 0.141 0.149 OPHIURA SARSI 48 9 1.4354 0.0876 0.327 0.708 0.749 HOLOTHUROIDEA 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 BRYOZOA 5 89 14.1946 3.0237 11.294 6.586 6.964 FISH 70 4 0.6380 0.0003 0.001 0.017 0.018 FISH SCALES 48 9 1.4354 0.1169 0.436 0.862 0.911 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 111 1 0.1595 0.0173 0.064 0.138 0.146 RAJA SP 48 9 1.4354 4.8495 18.114 1.122 1.186 CLUPEIDAE 111 1 0.1595 0.2525 0.943 0.159 0.169 ALOSA AESTIVALIS 70 4 0.6380 0.4642 1.734 0.511 0.540 CLUPEA HARENGUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0015 0.006 0.159 0.169 MAUROLICUS MUELLERI 111 1 0.1595 0.0059 0.022 0.062 0.066 GADIDAE 91 2 0.3190 0.0461 0.172 0.123 0.130 ENCHELYOPUS CIMBRIUS 91 2 0.3190 0.3772 1.409 0.307 0.325 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 111 1 0.1595 0.0047 0.018 0.064 0.068 ASPIDOPHOROIDES MONOPTERYGIUS 42 12 1.9139 0.3334 1.245 1.225 1.295 AMMODYTES SP 91 2 0.3190 0.2171 0.811 0.099 0.105 COTTIDAE 55 6 0.9569 0.2644 0.987 0.562 0.594 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 111 1 0.1595 1.2440 4.647 0.122 0.129 POMATOMUS SALTATRIX 46 10 1.5949 2.8078 10.488 1.442 1.524 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 111 1 0.1595 0.0034 0.013 0.159 0.169 SEBASTES FASCIATUS Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 124 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=627 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.8(1.0), min=4 max=130 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 26.7720 (3.8415) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 55 6 0.9569 0.9731 3.635 0.271 0.286 PLEURONECTIFORMES 111 1 0.1595 0.0037 0.014 0.047 0.050 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 111 1 0.1595 0.2584 0.965 0.021 0.022 HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES 1 177 28.2297 0.4845 1.810 11.957 12.642 ANIMAL REMAINS 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ANIMAL EGGS 111 1 0.1595 0.0070 0.026 0.040 0.042 PLANTS 10 53 8.4530 0.2379 0.889 0.935 0.989 ROCK 23 25 3.9872 0.1103 0.412 0.745 0.788 SAND 111 1 0.1595 0.0085 0.032 0.159 0.169 PAPER 111 1 0.1595 0.0017 0.006 0.012 0.013 DISCARDED FOOD 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 STRING 111 1 0.1595 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AVES FEATHERS Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 125 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=146, Stomach samples=615 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.6(1.0), min=5 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 27.1031 (4.4536) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 64 10.4065 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 87 2 0.3252 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 HYDROZOA 114 1 0.1626 0.0078 0.029 0.161 0.179 CTENOPHORA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 CESTODA 20 24 3.9024 0.0000 0.000 0.239 0.267 TREMATODA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMERTEA 87 2 0.3252 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 ACANTHOCEPHALA 8 49 7.9675 0.0041 0.015 0.136 0.152 NEMATODA 9 47 7.6423 0.0182 0.067 1.167 1.302 POLYCHAETA 87 2 0.3252 0.0002 0.001 0.003 0.003 MALDANIDAE 87 2 0.3252 0.0016 0.006 0.106 0.119 EUNICIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0057 0.021 0.114 0.127 EUNICE PENNATA 48 5 0.8130 0.0020 0.008 0.135 0.150 LUMBRINERIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 LUMBRINERIS SP 87 2 0.3252 0.0007 0.003 0.039 0.043 ONUPHIDAE 71 3 0.4878 0.0007 0.003 0.026 0.029 FLABELLIGERIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.020 0.022 ORBINIIDAE 48 5 0.8130 0.0394 0.145 0.057 0.064 APHRODITIDAE 48 5 0.8130 0.0102 0.038 0.197 0.220 APHRODITA HASTATA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GLYCERIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.001 0.030 0.033 GLYCERA CAPITATA 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.001 0.030 0.034 GONIADIDAE 60 4 0.6504 0.0020 0.008 0.034 0.038 NEPHTYIDAE 48 5 0.8130 0.0006 0.002 0.010 0.012 PHYLLODOCIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.004 0.004 SABELLIDAE 21 23 3.7398 0.0149 0.055 0.771 0.860 TEREBELLIDA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 AMPHARETIDAE 71 3 0.4878 0.0004 0.002 0.007 0.008 TEREBELLIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0097 0.036 0.078 0.087 ECHIURA 3 92 14.9593 0.1467 0.541 6.424 7.170 CRUSTACEA 42 6 0.9756 0.0023 0.008 0.170 0.190 AMPHIPODA 13 33 5.3659 0.0081 0.030 0.438 0.489 GAMMARIDEA 48 5 0.8130 0.0001 0.000 0.004 0.004 AMPELISCIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA SP 71 3 0.4878 0.0002 0.001 0.027 0.031 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HAPLOOPS TUBICOLA 42 6 0.9756 0.0042 0.016 0.343 0.383 AORIDAE 6 58 9.4309 0.0321 0.118 1.770 1.976 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 60 4 0.6504 0.0004 0.001 0.026 0.029 UNCIOLA SP Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 126 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=146, Stomach samples=615 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.6(1.0), min=5 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 27.1031 (4.4536) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 38 7 1.1382 0.0011 0.004 0.280 0.313 UNCIOLA INERMIS 11 40 6.5041 0.0192 0.071 1.540 1.719 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 BATEA CATHARINENSIS 21 23 3.7398 0.0013 0.005 0.615 0.686 CAPRELLIDAE 14 31 5.0407 0.0174 0.064 1.674 1.868 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 87 2 0.3252 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 COROPHIIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 ERICTHONIUS SP 48 5 0.8130 0.0001 0.000 0.007 0.007 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 87 2 0.3252 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 RHACHOTROPIS ACULEATA 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 MELITA DENTATA 38 7 1.1382 0.0029 0.011 0.222 0.248 HYPERIIDAE 87 2 0.3252 0.0025 0.009 0.015 0.017 PARATHEMISTO SP 60 4 0.6504 0.0189 0.070 0.213 0.237 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 48 5 0.8130 0.0005 0.002 0.024 0.027 LYSIANASSIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.005 0.005 ANONYX SP 71 3 0.4878 0.0002 0.001 0.209 0.233 ANONYX SARSI 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.004 HIPPOMEDON PROPINQUUS 87 2 0.3252 0.0001 0.000 0.009 0.010 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.024 0.027 ORCHOMENELLA SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.028 0.031 ORCHOMENELLA MINUTA 87 2 0.3252 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 OEDICEROTIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.006 MONOCULODES SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.016 0.018 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TIRONIDAE 25 20 3.2520 0.0003 0.001 0.031 0.034 SYRRHOE CRENULATA 87 2 0.3252 0.0002 0.001 0.260 0.290 LEUCOTHOE SPINICARPA 27 18 2.9268 0.0261 0.096 0.534 0.596 DECAPODA 71 3 0.4878 0.0000 0.000 0.018 0.020 DECAPODA LARVAE 29 14 2.2764 0.0256 0.094 0.383 0.428 DECAPODA CRAB 15 29 4.7154 0.0168 0.062 1.194 1.333 DECAPODA SHRIMP 114 1 0.1626 0.0024 0.009 0.056 0.063 AXIUS SERRATUS 60 4 0.6504 0.0538 0.198 0.190 0.212 CANCRIDAE 87 2 0.3252 0.0335 0.124 0.084 0.093 CANCER SP 42 6 0.9756 0.2194 0.809 0.607 0.678 CANCER BOREALIS 19 26 4.2276 0.2144 0.791 1.215 1.356 CANCER IRRORATUS 71 3 0.4878 0.0024 0.009 0.044 0.049 CRANGONIDAE Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 127 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=146, Stomach samples=615 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.6(1.0), min=5 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 27.1031 (4.4536) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 7 52 8.4553 0.0502 0.185 3.112 3.474 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 114 1 0.1626 0.0010 0.004 0.132 0.148 PONTOPHILUS NORVEGICUS 114 1 0.1626 0.0058 0.021 0.073 0.081 SCLEROCRANGON BOREAS 71 3 0.4878 0.5636 2.079 0.481 0.536 GERYON QUINQUEDENS 34 8 1.3008 0.0032 0.012 0.326 0.364 HIPPOLYTIDAE 71 3 0.4878 0.0001 0.000 0.003 0.004 CARIDION SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0021 0.008 0.010 0.011 CARIDION GORDONI 16 28 4.5528 0.0321 0.119 0.632 0.705 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 87 2 0.3252 0.0002 0.001 0.012 0.014 HIPPOLYTE SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0005 0.002 0.004 0.004 LEBBEUS GROENLANDICUS 87 2 0.3252 0.0062 0.023 0.032 0.036 LEBBEUS POLARIS 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.001 0.014 0.016 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 71 3 0.4878 0.0012 0.004 0.153 0.171 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 34 8 1.3008 0.0476 0.175 0.603 0.673 HYAS SP 87 2 0.3252 0.0105 0.039 0.063 0.070 HYAS ARANEUS 26 19 3.0894 0.1735 0.640 1.055 1.178 HYAS COARCTATUS 60 4 0.6504 0.0026 0.010 0.129 0.144 PAGURIDAE 30 10 1.6260 0.0101 0.037 0.146 0.163 PAGURUS SP 87 2 0.3252 0.0145 0.054 0.116 0.129 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 71 3 0.4878 0.0284 0.105 0.277 0.309 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 114 1 0.1626 0.0008 0.003 0.018 0.020 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 LEANDER TENUICORNIS 24 21 3.4146 0.0514 0.190 1.863 2.079 PANDALIDAE 9 47 7.6423 0.1465 0.541 3.369 3.761 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 71 3 0.4878 0.0036 0.013 0.007 0.008 PANDALUS SP 23 22 3.5772 0.3026 1.116 2.151 2.401 PANDALUS BOREALIS 34 8 1.3008 0.0783 0.289 1.101 1.228 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 71 3 0.4878 0.0093 0.034 0.201 0.224 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 114 1 0.1626 0.3236 1.194 0.152 0.170 CARCINUS MAENAS 38 7 1.1382 0.0002 0.001 0.007 0.008 ISOPODA 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.001 0.001 AEGIDAE 60 4 0.6504 0.0006 0.002 0.055 0.062 CIROLANIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.002 0.002 POLITOLANA POLITA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CHIRIDOTEA SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.006 EDOTEA SP 87 2 0.3252 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 CUMACEA 42 6 0.9756 0.0017 0.006 0.721 0.805 EUPHAUSIIDAE 4 70 11.3821 0.3523 1.300 7.585 8.466 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 128 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=146, Stomach samples=615 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.6(1.0), min=5 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 27.1031 (4.4536) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 87 2 0.3252 0.0001 0.000 0.164 0.183 MYSIDACEA 114 1 0.1626 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 MYSIS SP 87 2 0.3252 0.0002 0.001 0.318 0.355 MYSIS MIXTA 87 2 0.3252 0.0001 0.000 0.005 0.005 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 114 1 0.1626 0.0028 0.010 0.017 0.019 CIRRIPEDIA 60 4 0.6504 0.0000 0.000 0.033 0.037 COPEPODA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOXICHILIDIIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0005 0.002 0.008 0.009 MOLLUSCA 42 6 0.9756 0.0043 0.016 0.018 0.020 MOLLUSCA SHELL 30 10 1.6260 0.0081 0.030 0.052 0.058 BIVALVIA 114 1 0.1626 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NUCULA SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.000 0.000 PECTINIDAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0013 0.005 0.001 0.001 ASTARTE UNDATA 114 1 0.1626 0.0003 0.001 0.001 0.001 CERASTODERMA SP 48 5 0.8130 0.0181 0.067 0.073 0.082 GASTROPODA 48 5 0.8130 0.0019 0.007 0.025 0.028 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 114 1 0.1626 0.0003 0.001 0.027 0.030 CREPIDULA SP 16 28 4.5528 0.8769 3.236 2.508 2.799 CEPHALOPODA 60 4 0.6504 0.0023 0.008 0.244 0.272 CEPHALOPODA BEAKS 48 5 0.8130 3.4635 12.779 0.809 0.903 LOLIGO SP 71 3 0.4878 1.5728 5.803 0.487 0.544 ILLEX SP 71 3 0.4878 0.6341 2.339 0.488 0.544 ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS 114 1 0.1626 0.0785 0.289 0.161 0.179 OCTOPODA 48 5 0.8130 0.0247 0.091 0.179 0.200 ECHINODERMATA 87 2 0.3252 0.0072 0.026 0.167 0.186 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 18 27 4.3902 0.0249 0.092 1.182 1.319 OPHIUROIDEA 114 1 0.1626 0.0004 0.001 0.032 0.035 AMPHIPHOLIS SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0141 0.052 0.069 0.077 OPHIACANTHA SP 12 35 5.6911 0.2323 0.857 2.620 2.924 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 87 2 0.3252 0.0004 0.001 0.003 0.003 OPHIURA SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0122 0.045 0.131 0.146 OPHIURA SARSI 71 3 0.4878 0.0335 0.124 0.306 0.341 HOLOTHUROIDEA 87 2 0.3252 0.0119 0.044 0.142 0.159 ASCIDIACEA 2 97 15.7724 3.2375 11.945 9.932 11.085 FISH 60 4 0.6504 0.0002 0.001 0.007 0.008 FISH SCALES 114 1 0.1626 0.0059 0.022 0.116 0.129 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 87 2 0.3252 0.0382 0.141 0.162 0.181 FISH LARVAE 114 1 0.1626 0.0676 0.249 0.120 0.134 RAJA SP 114 1 0.1626 0.9131 3.369 0.085 0.095 BATRACHOIDIDAE Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 129 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=146, Stomach samples=615 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.6(1.0), min=5 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 27.1031 (4.4536) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 33 9 1.4634 2.2735 8.388 1.443 1.610 CLUPEIDAE 87 2 0.3252 1.8014 6.646 0.325 0.363 CLUPEA HARENGUS 114 1 0.1626 0.0020 0.007 0.087 0.097 ANCHOA SP 114 1 0.1626 0.0280 0.103 0.015 0.017 GADIFORMES 48 5 0.8130 0.6392 2.358 0.725 0.809 GADIDAE 60 4 0.6504 1.9047 7.028 0.636 0.710 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 30 10 1.6260 1.7802 6.568 1.476 1.647 AMMODYTES SP 114 1 0.1626 2.0667 7.625 0.163 0.181 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 42 6 0.9756 0.6621 2.443 0.802 0.895 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 87 2 0.3252 0.0080 0.030 0.156 0.175 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 34 8 1.3008 1.0658 3.933 0.567 0.633 PLEURONECTIFORMES 87 2 0.3252 0.0011 0.004 0.091 0.102 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 114 1 0.1626 0.0007 0.003 0.035 0.039 PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS 1 167 27.1545 0.2892 1.067 14.783 16.500 ANIMAL REMAINS 114 1 0.1626 0.0002 0.001 0.000 0.000 ANIMAL TUBES 71 3 0.4878 0.0339 0.125 0.226 0.252 ANIMAL EGGS 60 4 0.6504 0.0060 0.022 0.023 0.026 PLANTS 114 1 0.1626 0.0266 0.098 0.161 0.180 WOOD 27 18 2.9268 0.0205 0.076 0.275 0.307 ROCK 38 7 1.1382 0.0036 0.013 0.206 0.230 SAND 114 1 0.1626 0.0015 0.006 0.002 0.002 PLASTIC BAG Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 130 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=30 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.1(7.6), min=3 max=110 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 41.2784 (12.6638) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 2 6.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 15 1 3.3333 0.2322 0.562 2.457 2.633 ANTHOZOA 15 1 3.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TREMATODA 15 1 3.3333 0.0010 0.002 0.004 0.005 NEMATODA 15 1 3.3333 0.0183 0.044 0.773 0.828 GLYCERIDAE 15 1 3.3333 0.0056 0.013 0.025 0.027 NEPHTYIDAE 15 1 3.3333 0.1332 0.323 0.410 0.439 CRUSTACEA 15 1 3.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.278 0.298 AMPHIPODA 4 4 13.3333 0.5809 1.407 4.747 5.086 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 7 3 10.0000 0.0097 0.024 0.153 0.164 LYSIANASSIDAE 8 2 6.6667 0.0001 0.000 0.754 0.808 DECAPODA LARVAE 8 2 6.6667 0.0178 0.043 0.618 0.663 DECAPODA CRAB 15 1 3.3333 2.4941 6.042 3.211 3.441 AXIUS SERRATUS 8 2 6.6667 0.9616 2.330 3.558 3.812 CANCER IRRORATUS 8 2 6.6667 0.0131 0.032 0.421 0.451 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 15 1 3.3333 0.5081 1.231 2.436 2.610 PAGURIDAE 8 2 6.6667 0.0356 0.086 0.223 0.239 CIROLANIDAE 1 7 23.3333 0.0013 0.003 22.857 24.490 CALANOIDA 4 4 13.3333 0.0030 0.007 12.778 13.690 CENTROPAGES SP 15 1 3.3333 0.0149 0.036 0.071 0.077 PECTINIDAE 15 1 3.3333 0.0277 0.067 0.012 0.013 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 4 4 13.3333 5.5545 13.456 8.419 9.021 FISH 15 1 3.3333 0.0948 0.230 0.122 0.131 SYNGNATHIDAE 15 1 3.3333 0.0718 0.174 0.221 0.237 HIPPOCAMPUS SP 2 6 20.0000 21.5211 52.136 17.880 19.157 AMMODYTES SP 15 1 3.3333 7.5045 18.180 3.321 3.558 PLEURONECTIFORMES 2 6 20.0000 1.3840 3.353 6.674 7.151 ANIMAL REMAINS 8 2 6.6667 0.0863 0.209 0.893 0.957 ROCK 15 1 3.3333 0.0031 0.008 0.017 0.018 SAND Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 131 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=106, Stomach samples=515 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(1.1), min=4 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 16.2611 (2.8280) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 61 11.8447 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 51 3 0.5825 0.1968 1.210 0.391 0.444 ANTHOZOA 51 3 0.5825 0.0260 0.160 0.366 0.416 CTENOPHORA 10 27 5.2427 0.0002 0.001 0.569 0.645 TREMATODA 64 2 0.3883 0.0091 0.056 0.017 0.019 NEMERTEA 13 25 4.8544 0.0005 0.003 0.021 0.023 NEMATODA 43 4 0.7767 0.0039 0.024 0.012 0.014 POLYCHAETA 81 1 0.1942 0.0001 0.000 0.003 0.003 MALDANIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0003 0.002 0.002 0.003 EUNICIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0003 0.002 0.011 0.012 LUMBRINERIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0006 0.004 0.002 0.002 ONUPHIDAE 64 2 0.3883 0.0013 0.008 0.016 0.018 FLABELLIGERIDAE 25 10 1.9417 0.0743 0.457 0.826 0.937 APHRODITIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0221 0.136 0.085 0.096 APHRODITA HASTATA 51 3 0.5825 0.0040 0.024 0.040 0.045 NEPHTYIDAE 64 2 0.3883 0.0004 0.002 0.013 0.014 NEREIDAE 43 4 0.7767 0.0018 0.011 0.343 0.389 PHYLLODOCIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 PHYLLODOCE SP 8 40 7.7670 0.0527 0.324 1.642 1.863 TEREBELLIDA 81 1 0.1942 0.0002 0.001 0.002 0.002 SIPUNCULA 2 85 16.5049 0.1767 1.087 8.077 9.163 CRUSTACEA 64 2 0.3883 0.0003 0.002 0.195 0.222 AMPHIPODA 17 19 3.6893 0.0012 0.008 0.318 0.360 GAMMARIDEA 37 6 1.1650 0.0007 0.004 0.104 0.118 AMPELISCIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0004 0.003 0.035 0.040 AMPELISCA SP 81 1 0.1942 0.0005 0.003 0.098 0.112 HAPLOOPS SETOSA 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.011 0.013 AORIDAE 25 10 1.9417 0.0007 0.004 0.138 0.157 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.014 UNCIOLA SP 37 6 1.1650 0.0003 0.002 0.259 0.294 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 25 10 1.9417 0.0004 0.003 0.050 0.057 CAPRELLIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COROPHIIDAE 64 2 0.3883 0.0001 0.000 0.103 0.117 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 81 1 0.1942 0.0004 0.002 0.000 0.000 EUSIRUS SP 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.010 RHACHOTROPIS ACULEATA 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HYPERIIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 PARATHEMISTO SP 25 10 1.9417 0.0004 0.002 0.016 0.018 LYSIANASSIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.021 0.023 OEDICEROTIDAE Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 132 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=106, Stomach samples=515 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(1.1), min=4 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 16.2611 (2.8280) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 51 3 0.5825 0.0039 0.024 0.021 0.024 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 64 2 0.3883 0.0006 0.004 0.006 0.006 STEGOCEPHALUS INFLATUS 32 8 1.5534 0.0490 0.301 0.741 0.841 DECAPODA 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 DECAPODA LARVAE 23 11 2.1359 0.0241 0.148 0.673 0.764 DECAPODA CRAB 4 66 12.8155 0.0901 0.554 3.924 4.451 DECAPODA SHRIMP 64 2 0.3883 0.0093 0.057 0.294 0.334 AXIIDAE 19 18 3.4951 0.4286 2.636 2.224 2.523 AXIUS SERRATUS 43 4 0.7767 0.0268 0.165 0.390 0.442 CANCRIDAE 51 3 0.5825 0.3426 2.107 0.543 0.616 CANCER BOREALIS 40 5 0.9709 0.0439 0.270 0.453 0.514 CANCER IRRORATUS 43 4 0.7767 0.0039 0.024 0.229 0.260 CRANGONIDAE 35 7 1.3592 0.0061 0.037 0.564 0.640 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 64 2 0.3883 0.0018 0.011 0.027 0.030 HIPPOLYTIDAE 10 27 5.2427 0.0144 0.089 0.334 0.378 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 43 4 0.7767 0.0172 0.105 0.171 0.194 LEBBEUS GROENLANDICUS 43 4 0.7767 0.0047 0.029 0.235 0.266 LEBBEUS POLARIS 35 7 1.3592 0.0049 0.030 0.078 0.089 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 81 1 0.1942 0.0004 0.002 0.018 0.021 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 37 6 1.1650 0.0024 0.015 0.188 0.213 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 20 14 2.7184 0.0921 0.567 1.151 1.305 HYAS SP 6 53 10.2913 0.3914 2.407 4.200 4.765 HYAS COARCTATUS 20 14 2.7184 0.0216 0.133 0.676 0.767 PAGURIDAE 29 9 1.7476 0.0216 0.133 0.330 0.374 PAGURUS SP 51 3 0.5825 0.0236 0.145 0.555 0.629 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 40 5 0.9709 0.0140 0.086 0.297 0.337 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 16 20 3.8835 0.0629 0.387 1.867 2.117 PANDALIDAE 7 44 8.5437 0.2952 1.815 3.761 4.267 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 51 3 0.5825 0.0616 0.379 0.313 0.356 PANDALUS BOREALIS 12 26 5.0485 0.2770 1.703 3.136 3.557 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 64 2 0.3883 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.008 ISOPODA 51 3 0.5825 0.0001 0.001 0.006 0.006 ANTHURIDAE 64 2 0.3883 0.0001 0.001 0.009 0.010 CIROLANIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0018 0.011 0.002 0.002 CYMOTHOIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.194 0.220 CUMACEA 22 12 2.3301 0.0044 0.027 1.420 1.611 EUPHAUSIIDAE 14 22 4.2718 0.0616 0.379 2.863 3.248 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 81 1 0.1942 0.0117 0.072 0.127 0.145 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 17 19 3.6893 0.0017 0.010 3.099 3.515 COPEPODA Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 133 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=106, Stomach samples=515 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(1.1), min=4 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 16.2611 (2.8280) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 81 1 0.1942 0.0000 0.000 0.194 0.220 CALANOIDA 81 1 0.1942 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 PYCNOGONUM LITTORALE 51 3 0.5825 0.0629 0.387 0.384 0.435 MOLLUSCA 51 3 0.5825 0.0063 0.039 0.084 0.095 MOLLUSCA SHELL 32 8 1.5534 0.3051 1.876 0.600 0.681 BIVALVIA 81 1 0.1942 0.0001 0.001 0.008 0.009 ANOMIA SIMPLEX 64 2 0.3883 0.4497 2.766 0.230 0.261 LIMATULA SUBAURICULATA 29 9 1.7476 0.0177 0.109 0.069 0.078 GASTROPODA 43 4 0.7767 0.0012 0.008 0.015 0.017 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 23 11 2.1359 0.2403 1.478 1.256 1.425 CEPHALOPODA 81 1 0.1942 0.0019 0.011 0.172 0.195 CHAETOGNATHA 81 1 0.1942 0.0236 0.145 0.108 0.123 ECHINODERMATA 64 2 0.3883 0.0038 0.023 0.020 0.023 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 32 8 1.5534 0.0245 0.151 0.571 0.648 OPHIUROIDEA 29 9 1.7476 0.1474 0.906 0.875 0.992 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 51 3 0.5825 0.0044 0.027 0.048 0.055 OPHIURA SP 81 1 0.1942 0.0048 0.029 0.065 0.073 CRINOIDEA 15 21 4.0777 0.2396 1.473 2.325 2.637 HOLOTHUROIDEA 81 1 0.1942 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.003 BRACHIOPODA 81 1 0.1942 0.0100 0.061 0.139 0.158 OIKOPLEURA SP 3 76 14.7573 2.2430 13.794 7.966 9.036 FISH 64 2 0.3883 0.1280 0.787 0.234 0.265 RAJA SP 51 3 0.5825 1.0693 6.576 0.583 0.661 CLUPEIDAE 64 2 0.3883 0.2244 1.380 0.290 0.329 GADIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0794 0.488 0.128 0.145 BROSME BROSME 81 1 0.1942 1.0301 6.335 0.194 0.220 GADUS MORHUA 81 1 0.1942 1.2421 7.638 0.185 0.210 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 81 1 0.1942 0.0021 0.013 0.009 0.010 ASPIDOPHOROIDES MONOPTERYGIUS 64 2 0.3883 0.5236 3.220 0.242 0.275 COTTIDAE 81 1 0.1942 0.0033 0.020 0.014 0.016 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 81 1 0.1942 0.0125 0.077 0.097 0.110 MYOXOCEPHALUS SCORPIUS 51 3 0.5825 0.0051 0.031 0.046 0.053 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 81 1 0.1942 0.4502 2.769 0.188 0.213 SCOMBRIDAE 64 2 0.3883 1.4011 8.616 0.388 0.441 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 40 5 0.9709 1.5475 9.516 0.899 1.020 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 81 1 0.1942 0.0003 0.002 0.084 0.096 PLEURONECTIFORMES 81 1 0.1942 1.1515 7.081 0.175 0.199 HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES 81 1 0.1942 0.0056 0.035 0.086 0.097 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 1 177 34.3689 0.4742 2.916 18.810 21.338 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 134 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=106, Stomach samples=515 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(1.1), min=4 max=150 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 16.2611 (2.8280) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 64 2 0.3883 0.0001 0.001 0.200 0.227 ANIMAL EGGS 81 1 0.1942 0.0004 0.002 0.005 0.005 PLANTS 9 36 6.9903 0.0592 0.364 0.957 1.086 ROCK 43 4 0.7767 0.0711 0.438 0.270 0.307 SAND Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 135 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=55, Stomach samples=190 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=48.0(2.4), min=3 max=121 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 36.3272 (7.0484) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 25 5 2.6316 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 25 5 2.6316 0.0120 0.033 0.077 0.079 HYDROZOA 67 1 0.5263 0.0083 0.023 0.175 0.180 METRIDIUM SENILE 67 1 0.5263 0.0003 0.001 0.020 0.021 PLATYHELMINTHES 25 5 2.6316 0.0013 0.003 0.252 0.259 TREMATODA 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMERTEA 10 14 7.3684 0.0060 0.017 0.019 0.020 NEMATODA 6 23 12.1053 0.0349 0.096 0.684 0.702 POLYCHAETA 67 1 0.5263 0.0001 0.000 0.043 0.044 MALDANIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0003 0.001 0.128 0.131 LUMBRINERIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0003 0.001 0.011 0.012 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 67 1 0.5263 0.0013 0.004 0.356 0.365 PHERUSA SP 25 5 2.6316 0.6017 1.656 1.211 1.244 APHRODITIDAE 33 4 2.1053 0.3923 1.080 0.367 0.377 APHRODITA HASTATA 67 1 0.5263 0.0004 0.001 0.002 0.002 GONIADIDAE 50 2 1.0526 0.0047 0.013 0.131 0.135 NEPHTYS SP 50 2 1.0526 0.0040 0.011 0.174 0.178 NEREIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0107 0.029 0.143 0.147 NEREIS SP 50 2 1.0526 0.0009 0.003 0.024 0.025 AMPHARETIDAE 4 26 13.6842 0.3304 0.909 6.078 6.242 CRUSTACEA 67 1 0.5263 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHIPODA 7 22 11.5789 0.0069 0.019 2.485 2.552 GAMMARIDEA 43 3 1.5789 0.0004 0.001 0.009 0.009 AMPELISCIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 BYBLIS SERRATA 43 3 1.5789 0.0208 0.057 0.327 0.336 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 67 1 0.5263 0.0007 0.002 0.356 0.366 UNCIOLA INERMIS 12 12 6.3158 0.0158 0.043 0.444 0.455 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 67 1 0.5263 0.0002 0.001 0.009 0.010 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 50 2 1.0526 0.0000 0.000 0.067 0.069 CAPRELLIDAE 43 3 1.5789 0.0004 0.001 0.042 0.043 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 43 3 1.5789 0.0318 0.088 0.529 0.543 GAMMARUS SP 15 10 5.2632 0.3246 0.893 1.463 1.503 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 50 2 1.0526 0.0052 0.014 0.027 0.028 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 25 5 2.6316 0.0002 0.001 0.984 1.011 HYPERIIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0002 0.000 0.008 0.008 PARATHEMISTO SP 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.096 0.098 PHRONIMA SP 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 67 1 0.5263 0.0002 0.000 0.001 0.001 LYSIANASSIDAE Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 136 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=55, Stomach samples=190 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=48.0(2.4), min=3 max=121 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 36.3272 (7.0484) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 1 0.5263 0.0002 0.000 0.001 0.001 ANONYX SP 43 3 1.5789 0.0009 0.002 0.417 0.429 ANONYX SARSI 67 1 0.5263 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 50 2 1.0526 0.0003 0.001 0.036 0.037 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 25 5 2.6316 0.0009 0.002 1.872 1.922 OEDICEROTIDAE 50 2 1.0526 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 50 2 1.0526 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 PLEUSYMTES GLABER 22 6 3.1579 0.0109 0.030 0.797 0.818 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 STENOTHOIDAE 13 11 5.7895 0.1284 0.353 1.804 1.853 DECAPODA 33 4 2.1053 0.0000 0.000 0.118 0.121 DECAPODA LARVAE 18 8 4.2105 0.4611 1.269 1.362 1.399 DECAPODA CRAB 22 6 3.1579 0.0035 0.010 0.268 0.275 DECAPODA SHRIMP 33 4 2.1053 0.0454 0.125 0.213 0.218 AXIUS SERRATUS 50 2 1.0526 0.0023 0.006 0.275 0.282 CANCRIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0627 0.172 0.089 0.091 CANCER SP 13 11 5.7895 2.4748 6.812 2.901 2.980 CANCER BOREALIS 3 31 16.3158 1.9922 5.484 7.480 7.682 CANCER IRRORATUS 50 2 1.0526 0.0012 0.003 0.012 0.012 CRANGONIDAE 5 25 13.1579 0.0757 0.208 1.331 1.367 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 18 8 4.2105 0.0044 0.012 0.218 0.224 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 67 1 0.5263 0.0001 0.000 0.013 0.013 HIPPOLYTE SP 33 4 2.1053 0.0777 0.214 0.776 0.797 HYAS COARCTATUS 50 2 1.0526 0.0346 0.095 0.629 0.646 PAGURIDAE 25 5 2.6316 0.1520 0.419 0.497 0.510 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 67 1 0.5263 0.1605 0.442 0.508 0.522 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 67 1 0.5263 0.0020 0.005 0.298 0.306 PANDALIDAE 18 8 4.2105 0.0803 0.221 1.170 1.202 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 67 1 0.5263 0.0005 0.001 0.001 0.001 PANDALUS BOREALIS 50 2 1.0526 0.0275 0.076 0.130 0.134 CIROLANIDAE 25 5 2.6316 0.0108 0.030 0.081 0.083 POLITOLANA POLITA 67 1 0.5263 0.0042 0.012 0.095 0.098 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 50 2 1.0526 0.0006 0.002 0.006 0.006 IDOTEA BALTICA 33 4 2.1053 0.0003 0.001 1.946 1.998 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 16 9 4.7368 0.0002 0.001 3.215 3.301 MYSIDACEA 16 9 4.7368 0.0529 0.146 3.358 3.449 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 10 14 7.3684 0.0064 0.018 5.973 6.134 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 9 17 8.9474 0.0006 0.002 5.799 5.956 CALANOIDA Predator Species = GADUS MORHUA (ATLANTIC COD, SVSPP=073) 137 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=55, Stomach samples=190 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=48.0(2.4), min=3 max=121 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 36.3272 (7.0484) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 1 0.5263 0.0000 0.000 0.026 0.027 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 22 6 3.1579 0.7104 1.956 2.178 2.237 MOLLUSCA 33 4 2.1053 0.0450 0.124 0.093 0.096 MOLLUSCA SHELL 67 1 0.5263 0.0006 0.002 0.004 0.004 BIVALVIA 67 1 0.5263 0.0012 0.003 0.025 0.026 BIVALVIA SHELL 67 1 0.5263 0.1318 0.363 0.470 0.483 PLACOPECTEN MAGELLANICUS 67 1 0.5263 0.0042 0.012 0.043 0.044 CLINOCARDIUM CILIATUM 43 3 1.5789 0.0758 0.209 0.564 0.579 GASTROPODA 67 1 0.5263 0.0011 0.003 0.007 0.007 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 67 1 0.5263 0.0033 0.009 0.001 0.001 OCTOPODA 67 1 0.5263 0.0393 0.108 0.036 0.037 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 67 1 0.5263 0.0004 0.001 0.003 0.003 OPHIUROIDEA 33 4 2.1053 0.0758 0.209 0.257 0.264 HOLOTHUROIDEA 1 41 21.5789 3.3127 9.119 9.192 9.440 FISH 67 1 0.5263 0.0002 0.000 0.000 0.000 FISH SCALES 67 1 0.5263 0.1656 0.456 0.146 0.150 RAJA SP 43 3 1.5789 4.0027 11.018 1.549 1.591 SQUALUS ACANTHIAS 67 1 0.5263 0.0197 0.054 0.017 0.018 CLUPEIDAE 67 1 0.5263 3.5789 9.852 0.526 0.541 GADUS MORHUA 50 2 1.0526 1.6479 4.536 1.014 1.041 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 7 22 11.5789 4.6407 12.775 8.472 8.701 AMMODYTES SP 67 1 0.5263 0.0011 0.003 0.086 0.088 COTTIDAE 67 1 0.5263 0.0009 0.002 0.008 0.008 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 67 1 0.5263 3.0464 8.386 0.526 0.541 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 33 4 2.1053 2.2476 6.187 1.453 1.492 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 50 2 1.0526 1.8000 4.955 0.388 0.398 PLEURONECTIFORMES 33 4 2.1053 1.7446 4.803 0.993 1.020 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 67 1 0.5263 0.9879 2.719 0.189 0.194 PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS 1 41 21.5789 0.2715 0.747 8.266 8.489 ANIMAL REMAINS 50 2 1.0526 0.0042 0.012 0.011 0.012 PLANTS 21 7 3.6842 0.0678 0.187 0.291 0.299 ROCK 33 4 2.1053 0.0036 0.010 0.088 0.090 SAND 50 2 1.0526 0.0007 0.002 0.006 0.007 AVES FEATHERS Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 138 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=662 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.0(0.7), min=10 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5632 (0.3224) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 24 33 4.9849 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 98 4 0.6042 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 HYDROZOA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SERTULARIIDAE 126 2 0.3021 0.0002 0.006 0.027 0.029 ANTHOZOA 89 5 0.7553 0.0172 0.484 0.523 0.550 ACTINIARIA 86 6 0.9063 0.0955 2.680 0.411 0.433 CERIANTHIDAE 108 3 0.4532 0.0000 0.001 0.028 0.030 CESTODA 98 4 0.6042 0.0000 0.000 0.096 0.101 TREMATODA 42 19 2.8701 0.0114 0.321 0.240 0.252 NEMERTEA 108 3 0.4532 0.0037 0.103 0.012 0.012 CEREBRATULUS SP 108 3 0.4532 0.0000 0.000 0.153 0.161 ACANTHOCEPHALA 9 73 11.0272 0.0011 0.030 0.720 0.757 NEMATODA 8 80 12.0846 0.1864 5.231 1.673 1.761 POLYCHAETA 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.003 0.003 0.003 CAPITELLIDAE 74 9 1.3595 0.0028 0.077 0.042 0.044 MALDANIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0050 0.141 0.040 0.042 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 PRAXILLELLA SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 ARABELLA IRICOLOR 149 1 0.1511 0.0002 0.006 0.006 0.006 EUNICE SP 89 5 0.7553 0.0036 0.100 0.060 0.063 EUNICE PENNATA 149 1 0.1511 0.0002 0.006 0.111 0.117 MARPHYSA BELLI 67 11 1.6616 0.0062 0.175 0.142 0.150 LUMBRINERIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0012 0.034 0.117 0.123 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 126 2 0.3021 0.0003 0.008 0.028 0.030 ONUPHIDAE 126 2 0.3021 0.0028 0.078 0.013 0.013 FLABELLIGERIDAE 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 PHERUSA AFFINIS 89 5 0.7553 0.0011 0.031 0.045 0.047 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.002 0.000 0.000 ORBINIIDAE 77 8 1.2085 0.0410 1.150 0.335 0.353 APHRODITIDAE 48 17 2.5680 0.0053 0.149 0.088 0.092 GLYCERIDAE 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.003 0.034 0.036 GONIADIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 GLYCINDE SOLITARIA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 HESIONIDAE 23 34 5.1360 0.0082 0.231 0.388 0.408 NEPHTYIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 AGLAOPHAMUS SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 NEPHTYS SP 62 13 1.9637 0.0017 0.048 0.025 0.026 NEREIDAE 98 4 0.6042 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 NEREIS SP 35 23 3.4743 0.0016 0.045 0.118 0.125 PHYLLODOCIDAE Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 139 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=662 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.0(0.7), min=10 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5632 (0.3224) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 82 7 1.0574 0.0009 0.026 0.007 0.007 PHYLLODOCE SP 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.008 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 74 9 1.3595 0.0029 0.082 0.016 0.017 POLYNOIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.046 0.048 SIGALIONIDAE 126 2 0.3021 0.0006 0.016 0.026 0.027 STHENELAIS SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EXOGONE SP 67 11 1.6616 0.0460 1.290 0.640 0.674 SABELLIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0059 0.164 0.124 0.131 MYXICOLA INFUNDIBULUM 149 1 0.1511 0.0021 0.059 0.074 0.078 SERPULIDAE 50 16 2.4169 0.1009 2.833 0.614 0.647 SPIONIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 POLYDORA SP 44 18 2.7190 0.0485 1.362 0.487 0.512 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 5 186 28.0967 0.0638 1.791 2.856 3.005 TEREBELLIDA 98 4 0.6042 0.0012 0.035 0.033 0.034 AMPHARETIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 PECTINARIIDAE 108 3 0.4532 0.0020 0.056 0.129 0.136 TEREBELLIDAE 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.002 0.008 0.009 SIPUNCULA 7 96 14.5015 0.0295 0.828 3.957 4.164 CRUSTACEA 39 20 3.0211 0.0056 0.158 0.520 0.547 AMPHIPODA 3 205 30.9668 0.0648 1.817 4.391 4.622 GAMMARIDEA 24 33 4.9849 0.0014 0.039 0.257 0.271 AMPELISCIDAE 98 4 0.6042 0.0001 0.002 0.056 0.059 AMPELISCA SP 98 4 0.6042 0.0001 0.001 0.039 0.041 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 89 5 0.7553 0.0002 0.006 0.025 0.026 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 53 15 2.2659 0.0024 0.068 0.037 0.039 AMPELISCA VADORUM 30 26 3.9275 0.0014 0.040 0.340 0.358 BYBLIS SERRATA 149 1 0.1511 0.0030 0.085 0.037 0.039 AMPITHOE RUBRICATA 26 29 4.3807 0.0017 0.046 0.266 0.280 AORIDAE 6 135 20.3927 0.0397 1.114 2.804 2.952 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 67 11 1.6616 0.0009 0.024 0.148 0.155 UNCIOLA SP 126 2 0.3021 0.0005 0.013 0.019 0.020 UNCIOLA INERMIS 2 225 33.9879 0.2504 7.027 6.787 7.143 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 CALLIOPIIDAE 77 8 1.2085 0.0002 0.007 0.008 0.008 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 21 38 5.7402 0.0008 0.021 0.144 0.152 CAPRELLIDAE 86 6 0.9063 0.0001 0.002 0.035 0.037 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.004 COROPHIIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0002 0.005 0.006 0.007 COROPHIUM SP Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 140 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=662 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.0(0.7), min=10 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5632 (0.3224) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 126 2 0.3021 0.0005 0.014 0.007 0.008 COROPHIUM ACUTUM 55 14 2.1148 0.0009 0.027 0.092 0.097 ERICTHONIUS SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.006 ERICTHONIUS BRASILIENSIS 16 49 7.4018 0.0014 0.039 1.460 1.537 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 RHACHOTROPIS ACULEATA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 CASCO BIGELOWI 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.003 0.003 0.003 GAMMARUS MUCRONATUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.004 MAERA DANAE 50 16 2.4169 0.0015 0.041 0.086 0.090 MELITA DENTATA 55 14 2.1148 0.0007 0.019 0.021 0.022 HAUSTORIIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 BATHYPOREIA PARKERI 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 ACANTHOHAUSTORIUS MILLSI 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ACANTHOHAUSTORIUS SPINOSUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PARAHAUSTORIUS SP 108 3 0.4532 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 PROTOHAUSTORIUS WIGLEYI 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.003 0.003 PSEUDOHAUSTORIUS CAROLINIENSIS 89 5 0.7553 0.0001 0.002 0.007 0.008 HYPERIIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 PARATHEMISTO SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHRONIMA SEDENTARIA 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.003 0.057 0.060 ISCHYROCERUS SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 17 43 6.4955 0.0016 0.044 0.549 0.577 LYSIANASSIDAE 32 25 3.7764 0.0034 0.096 0.565 0.595 ANONYX SARSI 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 HIPPOMEDON PROPINQUUS 77 8 1.2085 0.0002 0.006 0.024 0.026 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 LYSIANOPSIS ALBA 67 11 1.6616 0.0008 0.022 0.127 0.134 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 26 29 4.3807 0.0158 0.443 0.371 0.390 OEDICEROTIDAE 29 27 4.0785 0.0179 0.503 0.720 0.758 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PAROEDICEROS SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOTIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 PODOCEROPSIS SP 55 14 2.1148 0.0001 0.004 0.016 0.017 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 82 7 1.0574 0.0001 0.003 0.007 0.007 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 149 1 0.1511 0.0002 0.006 0.001 0.001 RHEPOXYNIUS SP 62 13 1.9637 0.0002 0.005 0.030 0.032 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PLEUSTES PANOPLUS 108 3 0.4532 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.005 STENOPLEUSTES GRACILIS 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.032 0.034 PODOCERIDAE Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 141 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=662 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.0(0.7), min=10 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5632 (0.3224) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DULICHIA SP 39 20 3.0211 0.0011 0.031 0.413 0.435 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 STENOTHOIDAE 108 3 0.4532 0.0001 0.001 0.003 0.003 TIRONIDAE 89 5 0.7553 0.0035 0.097 0.082 0.087 DECAPODA 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.007 DECAPODA LARVAE 35 23 3.4743 0.0007 0.021 0.065 0.068 DECAPODA CRAB 14 51 7.7039 0.0059 0.165 0.777 0.818 DECAPODA SHRIMP 98 4 0.6042 0.0214 0.601 0.153 0.161 AXIUS SERRATUS 10 64 9.6677 0.0047 0.132 1.014 1.067 CANCRIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CANCER BOREALIS 18 42 6.3444 0.0121 0.341 1.013 1.067 CANCER IRRORATUS 30 26 3.9275 0.0017 0.049 0.296 0.311 CRANGONIDAE 18 42 6.3444 0.0109 0.307 1.094 1.151 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.053 0.056 SABINEA SP 89 5 0.7553 0.0029 0.083 0.084 0.088 MUNIDA SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0013 0.036 0.149 0.157 MUNIDA IRIS 149 1 0.1511 0.0003 0.009 0.012 0.012 MUNIDOPSIS SP 108 3 0.4532 0.0037 0.105 0.011 0.012 HIPPOLYTIDAE 20 40 6.0423 0.0138 0.386 0.359 0.378 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0010 0.027 0.015 0.015 LEBBEUS GROENLANDICUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0002 0.006 0.005 0.005 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 108 3 0.4532 0.0008 0.022 0.016 0.016 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 86 6 0.9063 0.0025 0.071 0.035 0.037 HYAS SP 34 24 3.6254 0.0122 0.343 0.422 0.444 HYAS COARCTATUS 37 22 3.3233 0.0055 0.156 0.242 0.254 PAGURIDAE 39 20 3.0211 0.0024 0.067 0.276 0.291 PAGURUS SP 82 7 1.0574 0.0009 0.026 0.092 0.097 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 74 9 1.3595 0.0056 0.157 0.287 0.302 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 71 10 1.5106 0.0028 0.077 0.467 0.491 PANDALIDAE 44 18 2.7190 0.0162 0.455 0.786 0.828 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 64 12 1.8127 0.0183 0.514 0.983 1.034 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 149 1 0.1511 0.0005 0.013 0.008 0.008 PORTUNIDAE 55 14 2.1148 0.0003 0.008 0.021 0.022 ISOPODA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 ANTHURIDAE 48 17 2.5680 0.0023 0.063 0.049 0.052 CIROLANIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.002 CIROLANA BOREALIS 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 POLITOLANA CONCHARUM Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 142 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=662 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.0(0.7), min=10 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5632 (0.3224) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 53 15 2.2659 0.0012 0.032 0.060 0.063 POLITOLANA POLITA 37 22 3.3233 0.0005 0.014 0.375 0.394 CHIRIDOTEA SP 44 18 2.7190 0.0005 0.014 0.089 0.093 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.002 0.018 0.019 CHIRIDOTEA ARENICOLA 98 4 0.6042 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 JAERA SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 JAERA MARINA 13 54 8.1571 0.0003 0.008 0.087 0.092 CUMACEA 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 DIASTYLIS SP 98 4 0.6042 0.0000 0.001 0.029 0.031 LAMPROPS SP 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LAMPROPS QUADRIPLICATA 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PETALOSARSIA DECLIVIS 98 4 0.6042 0.0004 0.010 0.122 0.128 EUPHAUSIIDAE 82 7 1.0574 0.0030 0.084 0.198 0.208 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 108 3 0.4532 0.0000 0.001 0.017 0.018 MYSIDACEA 42 19 2.8701 0.0086 0.241 1.643 1.730 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 COPEPODA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CENTROPAGES SP 126 2 0.3021 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 OSTRACODA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 TANAIDAE 108 3 0.4532 0.0001 0.002 0.008 0.009 PYCNOGONIDA 108 3 0.4532 0.0017 0.049 0.055 0.058 MOLLUSCA 71 10 1.5106 0.0034 0.096 0.252 0.265 MOLLUSCA SHELL 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 CHITON TUBERCULATUS 11 63 9.5166 0.0067 0.188 0.293 0.309 BIVALVIA 108 3 0.4532 0.0015 0.041 0.051 0.053 BATHYARCA SP 108 3 0.4532 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 YOLDIA SP 89 5 0.7553 0.0024 0.067 0.089 0.094 LIMATULA SUBAURICULATA 108 3 0.4532 0.0032 0.089 0.140 0.147 PECTINIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0162 0.453 0.138 0.145 CHLAMYS SP 64 12 1.8127 0.0323 0.906 0.899 0.946 PLACOPECTEN MAGELLANICUS 55 14 2.1148 0.0136 0.380 0.460 0.484 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 SOLENIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.002 0.002 ENSIS DIRECTUS 126 2 0.3021 0.0003 0.009 0.003 0.003 SILIQUA COSTATA 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 TELLINA SP 126 2 0.3021 0.0001 0.003 0.006 0.006 SCAPHOPODA 50 16 2.4169 0.0029 0.080 0.099 0.104 GASTROPODA 149 1 0.1511 0.0005 0.013 0.001 0.001 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 108 3 0.4532 0.0342 0.960 0.427 0.450 BUCCINIDAE Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 143 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=103, Stomach samples=662 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.0(0.7), min=10 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5632 (0.3224) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 108 3 0.4532 0.0002 0.006 0.295 0.310 CHAETOGNATHA 55 14 2.1148 0.0076 0.212 0.271 0.286 ECHINODERMATA 108 3 0.4532 0.0034 0.095 0.040 0.042 ASTEROIDEA 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 ASTERIAS SP 71 10 1.5106 0.0040 0.111 0.083 0.087 ECHINOIDEA 64 12 1.8127 0.0162 0.456 0.286 0.301 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 32 25 3.7764 0.0114 0.321 0.711 0.748 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 14 51 7.7039 0.0627 1.758 1.466 1.543 OPHIUROIDEA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 AMPHIPHOLIS SP 12 56 8.4592 0.3368 9.453 3.581 3.768 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 44 18 2.7190 0.2739 7.688 1.186 1.248 OPHIURA SP 28 28 4.2296 0.1843 5.172 1.596 1.679 OPHIURA SARSI 77 8 1.2085 0.0262 0.737 0.204 0.215 HOLOTHUROIDEA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 BRYOZOA 77 8 1.2085 0.0022 0.062 0.116 0.122 ASCIDIACEA 149 1 0.1511 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LARVACEA 55 14 2.1148 0.0083 0.232 0.335 0.353 FISH 89 5 0.7553 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 FISH SCALES 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.029 0.030 CONGRIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0015 0.042 0.058 0.061 MAUROLICUS MUELLERI 126 2 0.3021 0.0037 0.102 0.115 0.121 COTTIDAE 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 COTTIDAE EGGS 149 1 0.1511 0.0008 0.024 0.071 0.075 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.041 0.043 PLEURONECTIFORMES 1 344 51.9637 0.3675 10.315 26.699 28.100 ANIMAL REMAINS 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.004 0.057 0.060 ANIMAL EGGS 149 1 0.1511 0.0001 0.002 0.012 0.012 PLANTS 22 36 5.4381 0.0147 0.413 0.332 0.350 ROCK 4 196 29.6073 0.8250 23.152 7.912 8.327 SAND Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 144 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 25 18 3.0100 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 58 7 1.1706 0.0005 0.012 0.028 0.029 HYDROZOA 71 5 0.8361 0.0003 0.006 0.223 0.230 SIPHONOPHORA 95 3 0.5017 0.0047 0.106 0.183 0.188 ANTHOZOA 117 2 0.3344 0.0010 0.022 0.109 0.113 PENNATULA ACULEATA 117 2 0.3344 0.0333 0.753 0.133 0.138 METRIDIUM SENILE 154 1 0.1672 0.0008 0.018 0.003 0.003 CERIANTHIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000 PLATYHELMINTHES 95 3 0.5017 0.0009 0.021 0.067 0.070 CESTODA 33 12 2.0067 0.0000 0.000 0.052 0.054 TREMATODA 71 5 0.8361 0.0002 0.006 0.007 0.008 NEMERTEA 84 4 0.6689 0.0001 0.003 0.004 0.004 ACANTHOCEPHALA 14 31 5.1839 0.0003 0.007 0.056 0.058 NEMATODA 2 178 29.7659 0.1497 3.382 4.309 4.443 POLYCHAETA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHINOMIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0004 0.009 0.006 0.007 NOTOMASTUS SP 58 7 1.1706 0.0018 0.041 0.133 0.137 MALDANIDAE 95 3 0.5017 0.0037 0.084 0.015 0.016 EUNICIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0002 0.005 0.014 0.014 EUNICE SP 41 10 1.6722 0.0070 0.157 0.249 0.257 EUNICE PENNATA 38 11 1.8395 0.0009 0.021 0.018 0.019 LUMBRINERIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0002 0.004 0.003 0.003 LUMBRINERIS SP 47 9 1.5050 0.0013 0.029 0.053 0.054 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.056 0.058 NINOE NIGRIPES 41 10 1.6722 0.0058 0.131 0.074 0.076 ONUPHIDAE 84 4 0.6689 0.0002 0.004 0.031 0.032 FLABELLIGERIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0002 0.006 0.003 0.003 PHERUSA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.002 OPHELIIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.020 0.021 OPHELINA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0503 1.136 0.118 0.121 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MYRIOCHELE HEERI 84 4 0.6689 0.0073 0.166 0.241 0.248 APHRODITIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0058 0.131 0.021 0.022 APHRODITA HASTATA 47 9 1.5050 0.0014 0.032 0.105 0.108 GLYCERIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.003 0.002 0.002 GLYCERA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 GLYCERA CAPITATA 84 4 0.6689 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 GONIADIDAE 84 4 0.6689 0.0007 0.015 0.011 0.012 GONIADA MACULATA 117 2 0.3344 0.0040 0.091 0.107 0.110 GONIADA NORVEGICA Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 145 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 154 1 0.1672 0.0076 0.172 0.140 0.145 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 20 21 3.5117 0.0055 0.124 0.362 0.373 NEPHTYIDAE 84 4 0.6689 0.0106 0.240 0.134 0.138 NEPHTYS SP 41 10 1.6722 0.0088 0.198 0.264 0.272 NEPHTYS INCISA 71 5 0.8361 0.0020 0.046 0.082 0.085 NEREIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEREIS SP 58 7 1.1706 0.0007 0.017 0.137 0.141 PHYLLODOCIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 PHYLLODOCE SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0002 0.005 0.000 0.000 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 95 3 0.5017 0.0017 0.039 0.082 0.084 PHYLLODOCE GROENLANDICA 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.001 0.013 0.013 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 POLYNOIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000 HARMOTHOE SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 HARMOTHOE EXTENUATA 117 2 0.3344 0.0003 0.006 0.001 0.001 SIGALIONIDAE 95 3 0.5017 0.0008 0.019 0.014 0.014 SABELLIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.000 0.000 POTAMILLA RENIFORMIS 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CIRRATULIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 CIRRATULUS SP 47 9 1.5050 0.0021 0.047 0.527 0.543 SPIONIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PRIONOSPIO STEENSTRUPI 117 2 0.3344 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 20 21 3.5117 0.0078 0.176 0.861 0.888 TEREBELLIDA 19 22 3.6789 0.0043 0.098 0.287 0.296 AMPHARETIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0019 0.043 0.076 0.079 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 95 3 0.5017 0.0107 0.242 0.127 0.131 MELINNA CRISTATA 95 3 0.5017 0.0003 0.006 0.004 0.004 PECTINARIA SP 47 9 1.5050 0.0056 0.126 0.103 0.107 TEREBELLIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0008 0.017 0.013 0.014 AMPHITRITE JOHNSTONI 154 1 0.1672 0.0008 0.018 0.013 0.013 THELEPUS CINCINNATUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 TEREBELLIDES STROEMII 33 12 2.0067 0.0008 0.019 0.022 0.023 SIPUNCULA 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 ASPIDOSIPHON ALBUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 PHASCOLION STROMBI 13 32 5.3512 0.0083 0.187 1.139 1.175 CRUSTACEA 41 10 1.6722 0.0015 0.034 0.201 0.207 AMPHIPODA 5 84 14.0468 0.0329 0.743 1.525 1.572 GAMMARIDEA 58 7 1.1706 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0001 0.003 0.008 0.008 AMPELISCA SP Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 146 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.006 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 58 7 1.1706 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.010 BYBLIS SERRATA 58 7 1.1706 0.0004 0.008 0.027 0.028 HAPLOOPS SP 58 7 1.1706 0.0018 0.042 0.032 0.033 HAPLOOPS TUBICOLA 71 5 0.8361 0.0000 0.001 0.015 0.016 AORIDAE 12 38 6.3545 0.0433 0.979 0.608 0.627 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 58 7 1.1706 0.0018 0.041 0.105 0.109 UNCIOLA SP 28 16 2.6756 0.0018 0.040 0.108 0.112 UNCIOLA INERMIS 8 55 9.1973 0.0103 0.233 0.906 0.934 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 31 13 2.1739 0.0005 0.011 0.260 0.268 CAPRELLIDAE 33 12 2.0067 0.0003 0.008 0.080 0.083 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ERICTHONIUS SP 17 25 4.1806 0.0014 0.033 0.383 0.395 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PSEUDUNCIOLA OBLIQUUA 95 3 0.5017 0.0001 0.002 0.011 0.011 CASCO BIGELOWI 154 1 0.1672 0.0003 0.006 0.001 0.001 MAERA DANAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.008 0.008 MAERA LOVENI 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MELITA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MELITA DENTATA 53 8 1.3378 0.0001 0.003 0.014 0.014 HYPERIIDAE 15 27 4.5151 0.0664 1.500 0.702 0.724 PARATHEMISTO SP 71 5 0.8361 0.0005 0.012 0.034 0.035 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 30 14 2.3411 0.0004 0.010 0.049 0.050 LYSIANASSIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ANONYX SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 84 4 0.6689 0.0001 0.001 0.005 0.005 ANONYX SARSI 58 7 1.1706 0.0002 0.004 0.015 0.015 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ORCHOMENELLA MINUTA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 84 4 0.6689 0.0002 0.006 0.090 0.092 OEDICEROTIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MONOCULODES SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 71 5 0.8361 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 PAROEDICEROS LYNCEUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 71 5 0.8361 0.0001 0.002 0.088 0.091 DULICHIA SP 71 5 0.8361 0.0002 0.004 0.015 0.015 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 147 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 95 3 0.5017 0.0006 0.014 0.008 0.008 STEGOCEPHALUS INFLATUS 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 TIRONIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.044 0.046 SYRRHOE SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TIRON SPINIFERUM 71 5 0.8361 0.0076 0.172 0.079 0.081 DECAPODA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.002 0.002 DECAPODA CRAB 33 12 2.0067 0.0139 0.314 0.442 0.456 DECAPODA SHRIMP 154 1 0.1672 0.0013 0.029 0.006 0.006 AXIUS SERRATUS 95 3 0.5017 0.0004 0.010 0.089 0.091 CANCER IRRORATUS 84 4 0.6689 0.0002 0.005 0.039 0.040 CRANGONIDAE 69 6 1.0033 0.0006 0.014 0.254 0.262 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 117 2 0.3344 0.0039 0.089 0.014 0.014 HIPPOLYTIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0021 0.048 0.005 0.005 CARIDION GORDONI 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 EUALUS SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.003 0.000 0.000 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.000 0.000 HIPPOLYTE SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0008 0.019 0.002 0.002 LEBBEUS POLARIS 117 2 0.3344 0.0047 0.106 0.081 0.083 HYAS SP 117 2 0.3344 0.0056 0.126 0.047 0.049 HYAS COARCTATUS 71 5 0.8361 0.0008 0.018 0.016 0.016 PAGURIDAE 69 6 1.0033 0.0050 0.114 0.100 0.103 PAGURUS SP 95 3 0.5017 0.0030 0.067 0.023 0.024 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 117 2 0.3344 0.0108 0.245 0.231 0.238 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000 PALAEMONETES SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 PALAEMONETES VULGARIS 154 1 0.1672 0.0003 0.008 0.019 0.020 PANDALIDAE 41 10 1.6722 0.0132 0.298 0.335 0.346 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0024 0.054 0.008 0.008 PANDALUS SP 95 3 0.5017 0.0124 0.280 0.246 0.254 PANDALUS BOREALIS 95 3 0.5017 0.0091 0.205 0.495 0.510 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 33 12 2.0067 0.0005 0.012 0.041 0.042 ISOPODA 154 1 0.1672 0.0007 0.015 0.011 0.011 AEGA PSORA 31 13 2.1739 0.0003 0.008 0.006 0.007 ANTHURIDAE 58 7 1.1706 0.0008 0.017 0.009 0.009 CIROLANIDAE 71 5 0.8361 0.0004 0.008 0.015 0.016 POLITOLANA POLITA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EDOTEA TRILOBA 95 3 0.5017 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 JANIRIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 JANIRA SP Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 148 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 84 4 0.6689 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 JANIRA ALTA 17 25 4.1806 0.0003 0.006 0.089 0.091 CUMACEA 47 9 1.5050 0.0005 0.012 0.120 0.123 DIASTYLIS SP 117 2 0.3344 0.0005 0.012 0.016 0.017 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 53 8 1.3378 0.0032 0.072 0.122 0.126 EUPHAUSIIDAE 10 43 7.1906 0.3691 8.340 3.351 3.455 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.001 0.019 0.019 MYSIDACEA 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.034 0.035 MYSIS MIXTA 154 1 0.1672 0.0003 0.007 0.002 0.002 CIRRIPEDIA 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.012 COPEPODA 95 3 0.5017 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 CALANOIDA 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OSTRACODA 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 STOMATOPODA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 TANAIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PYCNOGONIDA 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 NYMPHON SP 71 5 0.8361 0.0012 0.027 0.200 0.206 MOLLUSCA 29 15 2.5084 0.0144 0.325 0.213 0.220 MOLLUSCA SHELL 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 POLYPLACOPHORA 154 1 0.1672 0.0004 0.009 0.005 0.005 CHITON TUBERCULATUS 6 78 13.0435 0.0205 0.464 0.702 0.724 BIVALVIA 117 2 0.3344 0.0012 0.026 0.004 0.005 ANADARA SP 117 2 0.3344 0.0013 0.030 0.011 0.012 BATHYARCA SP 53 8 1.3378 0.0038 0.087 0.165 0.170 BATHYARCA PECTUNCULOIDES 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 GEUKENSIA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0003 0.007 0.007 0.007 MODIOLUS MODIOLUS 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MUSCULUS SP 95 3 0.5017 0.0019 0.043 0.044 0.045 NUCULANA SP 95 3 0.5017 0.0020 0.045 0.021 0.021 NUCULANA TENUISULCATA 95 3 0.5017 0.0010 0.022 0.011 0.011 YOLDIELLA LUCIDA 38 11 1.8395 0.0022 0.049 0.149 0.154 YOLDIA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0003 0.007 0.003 0.003 YOLDIA LIMATULA 117 2 0.3344 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 NUCULA DELPHINODONTA 117 2 0.3344 0.0002 0.004 0.003 0.004 NUCULA TENUIS 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OSTREIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.001 0.120 0.124 PECTINIDAE 117 2 0.3344 0.0045 0.103 0.072 0.074 ASTARTE SP 24 19 3.1773 0.0382 0.862 0.692 0.713 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 THYASIRA SP Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 149 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 117 2 0.3344 0.0003 0.007 0.010 0.010 SCAPHOPODA 23 20 3.3445 0.0058 0.131 0.067 0.070 GASTROPODA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 FISSURELLIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PUNCTURELLA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.000 0.000 MARGARITES SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0011 0.025 0.010 0.011 EPITONIUM SP 95 3 0.5017 0.0016 0.035 0.015 0.015 NATICIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0001 0.002 0.000 0.000 NATICA CLAUSA 154 1 0.1672 0.0002 0.005 0.001 0.001 HAMINOEA SP 117 2 0.3344 0.0002 0.005 0.002 0.002 SCAPHANDER PUNCTOSTRIATUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0002 0.005 0.001 0.001 NASSARIUS SP 71 5 0.8361 0.0587 1.325 0.228 0.235 CEPHALOPODA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.012 CHAETOGNATHA 11 41 6.8562 0.1762 3.981 4.330 4.464 ECHINODERMATA 53 8 1.3378 0.0043 0.096 0.050 0.051 ASTEROIDEA 154 1 0.1672 0.0008 0.018 0.013 0.013 PEDICELLASTER TYPICUS 38 11 1.8395 0.0268 0.605 0.224 0.231 ECHINOIDEA 20 21 3.5117 0.0299 0.677 0.433 0.447 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 47 9 1.5050 0.0158 0.357 0.532 0.548 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 4 111 18.5619 0.5275 11.919 8.081 8.332 OPHIUROIDEA 154 1 0.1672 0.0026 0.060 0.047 0.049 AMPHILIMNA OLIVACEA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHIPHOLIS SP 84 4 0.6689 0.1454 3.284 0.583 0.601 AMPHIURA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0019 0.043 0.004 0.005 OPHIACANTHA BIDENTATA 7 62 10.3679 0.5334 12.051 3.802 3.920 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 OPHIOLEPIS SP 27 17 2.8428 0.0127 0.286 0.253 0.260 OPHIURA SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OPHIURA ROBUSTA 3 115 19.2308 0.8201 18.529 8.787 9.059 OPHIURA SARSI 95 3 0.5017 0.0495 1.119 0.391 0.403 CRINOIDEA 25 18 3.0100 0.0363 0.820 0.566 0.583 HOLOTHUROIDEA 117 2 0.3344 0.0061 0.138 0.073 0.076 PENTAMERA SP 53 8 1.3378 0.0043 0.098 0.102 0.105 UROCHORDATA 154 1 0.1672 0.0004 0.010 0.014 0.015 ASCIDIACEA 154 1 0.1672 0.0002 0.004 0.004 0.004 ASCIDIIDAE 95 3 0.5017 0.0000 0.000 0.067 0.069 LARVACEA 154 1 0.1672 0.0015 0.033 0.005 0.005 BRANCHIOSTOMA SP 58 7 1.1706 0.0206 0.465 0.108 0.111 FISH 41 10 1.6722 0.0003 0.007 0.106 0.109 FISH SCALES Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 150 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=143, Stomach samples=598 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.4(0.7), min=8 max=87 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.4261 (0.4172) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 154 1 0.1672 0.0004 0.010 0.077 0.080 ANGUILLA ROSTRATA 154 1 0.1672 0.1605 3.625 0.146 0.150 AMMODYTES SP 154 1 0.1672 0.0025 0.057 0.002 0.002 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0003 0.006 0.005 0.005 COTTIDAE 154 1 0.1672 0.0005 0.011 0.004 0.004 CRYPTACANTHODES MACULATUS 154 1 0.1672 0.0011 0.024 0.133 0.137 PLEURONECTIFORMES 1 360 60.2007 0.6207 14.023 41.138 42.415 ANIMAL REMAINS 117 2 0.3344 0.0041 0.093 0.059 0.061 ANIMAL TUBES 117 2 0.3344 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ANIMAL EGGS 95 3 0.5017 0.0050 0.113 0.019 0.020 PLANTS 16 26 4.3478 0.0104 0.235 0.217 0.224 ROCK 9 46 7.6923 0.0339 0.766 1.207 1.245 SAND Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 151 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=45.0(35.0), min=10 max=80 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2220 (1.2030) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.041 2.632 2.632 NEMATODA 1 1 50.0000 0.0285 2.332 1.175 1.175 NEPHTYIDAE 1 1 50.0000 0.0065 0.532 34.211 34.211 AMPHIPODA 1 1 50.0000 0.0215 1.759 0.887 0.887 BYBLIS SERRATA 1 1 50.0000 0.0555 4.542 2.289 2.289 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 1 1 50.0000 0.0025 0.205 0.103 0.103 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 1 1 50.0000 0.0025 0.205 13.158 13.158 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 1 1 50.0000 0.0040 0.327 0.165 0.165 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 1 1 50.0000 0.0025 0.205 0.103 0.103 DECAPODA SHRIMP 1 1 50.0000 0.7315 59.861 30.165 30.165 AXIUS SERRATUS 1 1 50.0000 0.3665 29.992 15.113 15.113 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 152 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 19 40 5.6738 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 119 3 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 FORAMINIFERIDA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 HYDROZOA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 THUIARIA THUJA 67 9 1.2766 0.0222 0.935 0.117 0.124 ANTHOZOA 91 5 0.7092 0.0003 0.013 0.554 0.588 CTENOPHORA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 CESTODA 37 20 2.8369 0.0000 0.001 0.088 0.093 TREMATODA 58 11 1.5603 0.0106 0.448 0.202 0.214 NEMERTEA 119 3 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 ACANTHOCEPHALA 33 24 3.4043 0.0006 0.025 0.061 0.065 NEMATODA 6 110 15.6028 0.0419 1.766 1.767 1.873 POLYCHAETA 53 13 1.8440 0.0016 0.069 0.049 0.051 CAPITELLIDAE 29 27 3.8298 0.0040 0.168 0.482 0.511 MALDANIDAE 67 9 1.2766 0.0014 0.059 0.062 0.066 EUNICIDAE 81 7 0.9929 0.0042 0.179 0.193 0.205 EUNICE SP 67 9 1.2766 0.0048 0.203 0.113 0.120 EUNICE PENNATA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.006 MARPHYSA SP 42 17 2.4113 0.0039 0.165 0.146 0.155 LUMBRINERIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0011 0.046 0.066 0.070 LUMBRINERIS SP 30 25 3.5461 0.0115 0.485 0.363 0.385 ONUPHIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0014 0.058 0.046 0.049 ONUPHIS EREMITA 103 4 0.5674 0.0149 0.627 0.260 0.276 ONUPHIS OPALINA 81 7 0.9929 0.0008 0.035 0.020 0.021 FLABELLIGERIDAE 58 11 1.5603 0.0010 0.042 0.035 0.037 OPHELIIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0004 0.015 0.002 0.002 OPHELIA DENTICULATA 49 15 2.1277 0.0012 0.050 0.025 0.027 OPHELINA SP 135 2 0.2837 0.0002 0.007 0.006 0.007 TRAVISIA SP 135 2 0.2837 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ORBINIIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PARAONIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ARICIDEA SP 91 5 0.7092 0.0004 0.015 0.005 0.005 OWENIIDAE 30 25 3.5461 0.0324 1.365 0.772 0.818 APHRODITIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0043 0.182 0.027 0.028 APHRODITA HASTATA 22 33 4.6809 0.0029 0.121 0.220 0.233 GLYCERIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 GLYCERA CAPITATA 36 21 2.9787 0.0025 0.106 0.033 0.035 GONIADIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 HESIONIDAE Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 153 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 43 6.0993 0.0055 0.230 0.397 0.421 NEPHTYIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.002 0.025 0.026 NEPHTYS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.013 0.014 NEPHTYS PICTA 103 4 0.5674 0.0040 0.169 0.116 0.123 NEREIDAE 119 3 0.4255 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 NEREIS SP 20 38 5.3901 0.0024 0.103 0.150 0.159 PHYLLODOCIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 ETEONE LONGA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHYLLODOCE SP 119 3 0.4255 0.0008 0.032 0.013 0.013 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 103 4 0.5674 0.0001 0.005 0.003 0.003 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 81 7 0.9929 0.0002 0.007 0.006 0.006 POLYNOIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.004 0.077 0.082 SIGALIONIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SPHAERODORUM GRACILIS 119 3 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SYLLIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SYLLIS CORNUTA 28 28 3.9716 0.0090 0.379 0.424 0.449 SABELLIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0001 0.003 0.004 0.004 CIRRATULIDAE 119 3 0.4255 0.0003 0.014 0.133 0.141 SPIONIDAE 62 10 1.4184 0.0016 0.066 0.053 0.056 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 2 256 36.3121 0.0768 3.236 6.106 6.474 TEREBELLIDA 35 23 3.2624 0.0109 0.459 0.086 0.091 AMPHARETIDAE 45 16 2.2695 0.0017 0.072 0.030 0.031 PECTINARIIDAE 103 4 0.5674 0.0004 0.017 0.008 0.009 PECTINARIA SP 119 3 0.4255 0.0001 0.006 0.013 0.014 PECTINARIA GOULDI 67 9 1.2766 0.0035 0.146 0.084 0.089 TEREBELLIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.004 0.020 0.021 AMPHITRITE SP 51 14 1.9858 0.0026 0.107 0.071 0.075 SIPUNCULA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PHASCOLION STROMBI 8 91 12.9078 0.0139 0.584 2.966 3.144 CRUSTACEA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 91 5 0.7092 0.0007 0.029 0.043 0.046 AMPHIPODA 4 171 24.2553 0.0094 0.395 2.816 2.985 GAMMARIDEA 15 55 7.8014 0.0026 0.108 0.183 0.194 AMPELISCIDAE 103 4 0.5674 0.0002 0.006 0.014 0.015 AMPELISCA SP 119 3 0.4255 0.0003 0.012 0.010 0.010 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 119 3 0.4255 0.0003 0.013 0.005 0.005 AMPELISCA ESCHRICHTI 77 8 1.1348 0.0006 0.024 0.092 0.098 BYBLIS SERRATA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 HAPLOOPS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0004 0.015 0.006 0.006 HAPLOOPS TUBICOLA Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 154 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 91 5 0.7092 0.0013 0.055 0.062 0.065 HAPLOOPS SETOSA 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.001 0.084 0.089 AMPHILOCHIDAE 51 14 1.9858 0.0003 0.013 0.171 0.181 AORIDAE 11 66 9.3617 0.0217 0.915 0.782 0.829 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 67 9 1.2766 0.0001 0.005 0.237 0.251 UNCIOLA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.002 0.008 0.008 UNCIOLA INERMIS 3 226 32.0567 0.0443 1.866 4.535 4.808 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 135 2 0.2837 0.0006 0.026 0.008 0.009 UNCIOLA SERRATA 16 44 6.2411 0.0006 0.027 0.140 0.149 CAPRELLIDAE 81 7 0.9929 0.0034 0.142 0.124 0.131 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 103 4 0.5674 0.0000 0.001 0.014 0.015 COROPHIIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COROPHIUM CRASSICORNE 62 10 1.4184 0.0004 0.019 0.032 0.034 ERICTHONIUS SP 24 31 4.3972 0.0044 0.183 0.167 0.177 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.026 0.027 EUSIRUS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0002 0.009 0.001 0.001 RHACHOTROPIS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0002 0.009 0.003 0.003 GAMMARUS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 MAERA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 MELITA DENTATA 119 3 0.4255 0.0001 0.004 0.004 0.004 HAUSTORIIDAE 42 17 2.4113 0.0002 0.008 0.105 0.111 HYPERIIDAE 37 20 2.8369 0.0019 0.079 0.497 0.527 PARATHEMISTO SP 58 11 1.5603 0.0002 0.010 0.020 0.021 LYSIANASSIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ANONYX SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.005 0.005 0.005 ANONYX SARSI 103 4 0.5674 0.0001 0.004 0.017 0.018 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 161 1 0.1418 0.0002 0.009 0.013 0.014 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 53 13 1.8440 0.0002 0.008 0.056 0.059 OEDICEROTIDAE 91 5 0.7092 0.0002 0.007 0.025 0.027 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PAROEDICEROS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 WESTWOODILLA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 PARDALISCIDAE 103 4 0.5674 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.007 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.003 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.000 0.016 0.017 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 91 5 0.7092 0.0001 0.002 0.025 0.026 PLEUSTES PANOPLUS 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.005 PODOCERIDAE 119 3 0.4255 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 TIRONIDAE Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 155 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.001 0.019 0.020 SYRRHOE CRENULATA 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.006 0.004 0.005 ATYLIDAE 77 8 1.1348 0.0029 0.121 0.190 0.201 DECAPODA 67 9 1.2766 0.0001 0.005 0.170 0.180 DECAPODA LARVAE 39 19 2.6950 0.0090 0.378 0.236 0.251 DECAPODA CRAB 27 29 4.1135 0.0062 0.261 0.791 0.839 DECAPODA SHRIMP 91 5 0.7092 0.0038 0.159 0.452 0.480 AXIIDAE 57 12 1.7021 0.0669 2.818 0.987 1.047 AXIUS SERRATUS 81 7 0.9929 0.0015 0.061 0.081 0.086 CANCRIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0008 0.032 0.027 0.028 CANCER BOREALIS 62 10 1.4184 0.0018 0.077 0.085 0.090 CANCER IRRORATUS 103 4 0.5674 0.0002 0.011 0.072 0.076 CRANGONIDAE 77 8 1.1348 0.0009 0.039 0.104 0.110 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 135 2 0.2837 0.0004 0.017 0.017 0.018 MUNIDA IRIS 91 5 0.7092 0.0051 0.215 0.112 0.118 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 135 2 0.2837 0.0001 0.003 0.027 0.028 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0005 0.021 0.027 0.029 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 119 3 0.4255 0.0003 0.013 0.005 0.005 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 161 1 0.1418 0.0002 0.010 0.005 0.006 LITHODIDAE 62 10 1.4184 0.0027 0.116 0.113 0.120 HYAS SP 58 11 1.5603 0.0068 0.286 0.282 0.299 HYAS COARCTATUS 33 24 3.4043 0.0074 0.312 0.333 0.353 PAGURIDAE 67 9 1.2766 0.0182 0.768 0.148 0.157 PAGURUS SP 103 4 0.5674 0.0032 0.136 0.091 0.097 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 135 2 0.2837 0.0025 0.106 0.122 0.129 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 90 6 0.8511 0.0067 0.284 0.423 0.448 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 103 4 0.5674 0.0003 0.013 0.035 0.037 PALAEMONETES VULGARIS 41 18 2.5532 0.0219 0.920 1.280 1.357 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 161 1 0.1418 0.0058 0.243 0.072 0.077 PANDALUS BOREALIS 135 2 0.2837 0.0054 0.227 0.093 0.098 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PASIPHAEIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 30 25 3.5461 0.0009 0.036 0.056 0.060 ISOPODA 49 15 2.1277 0.0004 0.017 0.136 0.144 ANTHURIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0001 0.006 0.012 0.013 CALATHURA BRANCHIATA 53 13 1.8440 0.0021 0.090 0.089 0.094 CIROLANIDAE 103 4 0.5674 0.0004 0.017 0.006 0.006 POLITOLANA POLITA 81 7 0.9929 0.0002 0.009 0.110 0.116 CHIRIDOTEA SP 119 3 0.4255 0.0001 0.006 0.166 0.176 CHIRIDOTEA ARENICOLA Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 156 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 119 3 0.4255 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 JAERA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 JANIRA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 LIGIA SP 13 60 8.5106 0.0007 0.031 0.270 0.286 CUMACEA 103 4 0.5674 0.0004 0.018 0.187 0.198 DIASTYLIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 DIASTYLIS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 DIASTYLIS POLITA 103 4 0.5674 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.002 0.050 0.053 LAMPROPIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LAMPROPS QUADRIPLICATA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EUDORELLA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PETALOSARSIA DECLIVIS 39 19 2.6950 0.0029 0.120 1.576 1.671 EUPHAUSIIDAE 24 31 4.3972 0.0417 1.755 2.324 2.464 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 135 2 0.2837 0.0004 0.016 0.107 0.113 THYSANOESSA SP 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.000 0.016 0.017 MYSIDACEA 135 2 0.2837 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.010 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 COPEPODA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 CALANOIDA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CENTROPAGES SP 81 7 0.9929 0.0001 0.003 0.003 0.003 OSTRACODA 103 4 0.5674 0.0006 0.026 0.011 0.011 PYCNOGONIDA 91 5 0.7092 0.0074 0.312 0.246 0.261 MOLLUSCA 62 10 1.4184 0.0046 0.193 0.097 0.103 MOLLUSCA SHELL 91 5 0.7092 0.0012 0.050 0.064 0.068 POLYPLACOPHORA 9 77 10.9220 0.0137 0.577 0.514 0.544 BIVALVIA 161 1 0.1418 0.0007 0.028 0.004 0.004 BATHYARCA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0002 0.010 0.001 0.002 CRENELLA GLANDULA 161 1 0.1418 0.0008 0.032 0.141 0.149 NUCULANA PERNULA 53 13 1.8440 0.0395 1.665 0.760 0.806 YOLDIA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0006 0.024 0.003 0.004 YOLDIA SAPOTILLA 81 7 0.9929 0.0008 0.035 0.071 0.075 NUCULA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 MYONERA LAMELLIFERA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ANOMIA SP 67 9 1.2766 0.0013 0.055 0.066 0.070 PECTINIDAE 135 2 0.2837 0.0003 0.013 0.036 0.038 CERASTODERMA SP 67 9 1.2766 0.0042 0.176 0.110 0.117 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 161 1 0.1418 0.0002 0.010 0.004 0.004 LUCINIDAE Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 157 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 161 1 0.1418 0.0008 0.035 0.014 0.014 MULINIA LATERALIS 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TELLINA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0005 0.019 0.005 0.006 SCAPHOPODA 26 30 4.2553 0.0077 0.322 0.300 0.318 GASTROPODA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PUNCTURELLA NOACHINA 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.003 0.002 0.002 CRUCIBULUM STRIATUM 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 VELUTINA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0016 0.068 0.043 0.046 THECOSOMATA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CAVOLINIIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0013 0.053 0.028 0.030 CLIONE LIMACINA 119 3 0.4255 0.0044 0.184 0.164 0.173 LIMACINA RETROVERSA 161 1 0.1418 0.0008 0.032 0.010 0.010 COLUS SP 91 5 0.7092 0.0840 3.538 0.266 0.282 CEPHALOPODA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.007 CHAETOGNATHA 22 33 4.6809 0.0625 2.634 1.914 2.029 ECHINODERMATA 103 4 0.5674 0.0015 0.065 0.076 0.081 ASTEROIDEA 161 1 0.1418 0.0003 0.011 0.002 0.002 PEDICELLASTER TYPICUS 42 17 2.4113 0.0046 0.194 0.255 0.270 ECHINOIDEA 21 37 5.2482 0.0634 2.672 0.672 0.712 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 16 44 6.2411 0.0650 2.738 2.213 2.347 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 161 1 0.1418 0.0041 0.174 0.035 0.037 ARBACIA PUNCTULATA 7 95 13.4752 0.0752 3.167 3.444 3.651 OPHIUROIDEA 135 2 0.2837 0.0264 1.113 0.177 0.188 AMPHIURIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.004 0.008 0.008 AMPHIODIA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0011 0.047 0.031 0.033 AXIOGNATHUS SQUAMATUS 10 71 10.0709 0.2735 11.515 3.713 3.936 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 45 16 2.2695 0.0451 1.897 0.518 0.549 OPHIURA SP 135 2 0.2837 0.0011 0.047 0.094 0.100 OPHIURA ROBUSTA 13 60 8.5106 0.1247 5.252 2.423 2.569 OPHIURA SARSI 81 7 0.9929 0.0055 0.230 0.092 0.098 HOLOTHUROIDEA 77 8 1.1348 0.0190 0.801 0.465 0.492 PSOLUS SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0050 0.210 0.042 0.045 CAUDINA ARENATA 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 BRYOZOA 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.005 0.003 0.003 BRACHIOPODA 119 3 0.4255 0.0001 0.003 0.191 0.203 UROCHORDATA 45 16 2.2695 0.0042 0.177 0.170 0.180 ASCIDIACEA 135 2 0.2837 0.0009 0.037 0.189 0.201 LARVACEA 91 5 0.7092 0.0026 0.111 0.161 0.171 OIKOPLEURA SP 161 1 0.1418 0.0025 0.106 0.013 0.014 THALIACEA Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 158 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=705 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.1(0.7), min=10 max=74 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.3747 (0.2005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 9 1.2766 0.0156 0.657 0.527 0.559 FISH 45 16 2.2695 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.005 FISH SCALES 161 1 0.1418 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.004 FISH LARVAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0001 0.006 0.007 0.008 OPHICHTHIDAE 161 1 0.1418 0.0551 2.320 0.131 0.139 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 161 1 0.1418 0.0030 0.128 0.058 0.062 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 161 1 0.1418 0.0016 0.068 0.014 0.015 MYOXOCEPHALUS SCORPIUS 1 431 61.1348 0.5016 21.121 31.549 33.447 ANIMAL REMAINS 161 1 0.1418 0.0003 0.012 0.020 0.021 ANIMAL TUBES 135 2 0.2837 0.0001 0.006 0.025 0.026 ANIMAL EGGS 12 62 8.7943 0.1321 5.563 0.991 1.050 ROCK 5 114 16.1702 0.0660 2.781 2.692 2.854 SAND Predator Species = MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS (HADDOCK, SVSPP=074) 159 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=52.3(6.9), min=21 max=79 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.6053 (0.8156) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 2 18.1818 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.006 0.003 0.004 TREMATODA 11 1 9.0909 0.0148 0.923 1.892 2.313 NEMERTEA 1 6 54.5455 0.8559 53.319 12.719 15.546 POLYCHAETA 11 1 9.0909 0.0002 0.011 0.049 0.060 LUMBRINERIDAE 11 1 9.0909 0.0027 0.170 0.098 0.119 NEPHTYIDAE 11 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.006 0.012 0.014 SIPUNCULA 11 1 9.0909 0.0067 0.419 6.531 7.983 CRUSTACEA 3 4 36.3636 0.0313 1.948 2.179 2.664 GAMMARIDEA 11 1 9.0909 0.0247 1.540 6.683 8.168 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 6 2 18.1818 0.0015 0.091 0.200 0.244 BYBLIS SERRATA 4 3 27.2727 0.0152 0.946 2.058 2.515 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 11 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.006 0.012 0.014 ARGISSA HAMATIPES 6 2 18.1818 0.0020 0.125 0.125 0.153 CAPRELLIDAE 11 1 9.0909 0.0021 0.130 2.030 2.481 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 11 1 9.0909 0.0002 0.011 0.023 0.028 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 11 1 9.0909 0.0007 0.045 0.038 0.047 HAUSTORIIDAE 11 1 9.0909 0.0135 0.838 0.481 0.588 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 11 1 9.0909 0.0003 0.017 0.265 0.324 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 11 1 9.0909 0.0102 0.634 0.535 0.654 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 11 1 9.0909 0.0005 0.028 0.024 0.029 ISOPODA 11 1 9.0909 0.0007 0.045 0.026 0.032 CHIRIDOTEA SP 11 1 9.0909 0.0005 0.028 0.058 0.071 EDOTEA SP 11 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.006 0.088 0.108 CUMACEA 11 1 9.0909 0.0025 0.153 0.313 0.383 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 11 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.006 0.003 0.004 MYSIDACEA 6 2 18.1818 0.0040 0.249 0.753 0.920 BIVALVIA 6 2 18.1818 0.2430 15.138 8.447 10.324 ECHINODERMATA 11 1 9.0909 0.0002 0.011 0.177 0.216 FISH 2 5 45.4545 0.2369 14.758 28.138 34.391 ANIMAL REMAINS 4 3 27.2727 0.1347 8.393 7.857 9.603 SAND Predator Species = POLLACHIUS VIRENS (POLLOCK, SVSPP=075) 160 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=27, Stomach samples=53 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=63.2(3.1), min=26 max=101 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 8.8686 (2.8507) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 6 11.3208 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 18 33.9623 0.0474 0.534 1.327 1.496 NEMATODA 11 4 7.5472 0.0148 0.167 6.697 7.552 CRUSTACEA 13 3 5.6604 0.0041 0.047 0.205 0.232 GAMMARIDEA 16 2 3.7736 0.0002 0.003 0.014 0.016 AMPELISCIDAE 16 2 3.7736 0.0010 0.012 2.144 2.418 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 11 4 7.5472 0.0022 0.024 0.028 0.032 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 21 1 1.8868 0.0104 0.117 0.034 0.039 HYPERIA SP 9 5 9.4340 0.0782 0.881 0.543 0.613 PARATHEMISTO SP 16 2 3.7736 0.0009 0.011 0.124 0.140 LYSIANASSIDAE 13 3 5.6604 0.0004 0.005 0.468 0.527 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 21 1 1.8868 0.0009 0.011 1.887 2.128 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 16 2 3.7736 0.0021 0.023 0.025 0.028 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 16 2 3.7736 0.2325 2.621 3.386 3.818 DECAPODA 5 7 13.2075 0.0293 0.331 2.148 2.422 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 8 15.0943 0.1432 1.615 3.367 3.796 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 6 6 11.3208 0.0171 0.193 0.503 0.567 CIROLANIDAE 21 1 1.8868 0.0001 0.001 0.005 0.005 POLITOLANA POLITA 21 1 1.8868 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 CUMACEA 21 1 1.8868 0.0090 0.101 0.069 0.078 EUPHAUSIIDAE 6 6 11.3208 1.6212 18.280 8.436 9.513 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 13 3 5.6604 0.0565 0.637 1.964 2.215 CEPHALOPODA 21 1 1.8868 0.0129 0.145 0.519 0.586 OCTOPODA 21 1 1.8868 0.0002 0.003 0.018 0.020 ASCIDIACEA 3 8 15.0943 4.9988 56.365 12.145 13.695 FISH 9 5 9.4340 1.4440 16.282 8.314 9.375 AMMODYTES SP 21 1 1.8868 0.0036 0.040 0.012 0.013 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 1 24 45.2830 0.1356 1.529 34.159 38.520 ANIMAL REMAINS 21 1 1.8868 0.0010 0.011 0.070 0.078 PLANTS 21 1 1.8868 0.0009 0.010 0.065 0.074 ROCK Predator Species = POLLACHIUS VIRENS (POLLOCK, SVSPP=075) 161 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=119, Stomach samples=325 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=66.3(1.2), min=23 max=120 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.0671 (2.0168) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 59 18.1538 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 33 1 0.3077 0.0001 0.001 0.011 0.014 SIPHONOPHORA 33 1 0.3077 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CESTODA 25 2 0.6154 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.006 TREMATODA 3 62 19.0769 0.0340 0.282 0.862 1.053 NEMATODA 33 1 0.3077 0.0040 0.033 0.243 0.297 EUNICE SP 33 1 0.3077 0.0015 0.012 0.216 0.264 EUNICE PENNATA 33 1 0.3077 0.0010 0.008 0.060 0.073 NEREIDAE 25 2 0.6154 0.0005 0.004 0.074 0.090 TOMOPTERIS SP 16 6 1.8462 0.0058 0.048 0.665 0.812 TEREBELLIDA 6 43 13.2308 0.0859 0.712 9.711 11.864 CRUSTACEA 33 1 0.3077 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 GAMMARIDEA 20 3 0.9231 0.0007 0.006 0.118 0.144 CAPRELLIDAE 20 3 0.9231 0.0025 0.020 0.420 0.513 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 9 17 5.2308 0.0086 0.071 0.398 0.487 HYPERIIDAE 7 24 7.3846 0.0803 0.665 3.654 4.464 PARATHEMISTO SP 33 1 0.3077 0.0006 0.005 0.007 0.009 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 16 6 1.8462 0.0227 0.188 0.556 0.679 DECAPODA 33 1 0.3077 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DECAPODA LARVAE 15 7 2.1538 0.0077 0.063 0.771 0.942 DECAPODA SHRIMP 18 4 1.2308 0.0069 0.057 0.849 1.038 PANDALIDAE 10 13 4.0000 0.0903 0.748 1.999 2.442 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 11 12 3.6923 0.2738 2.269 2.183 2.667 PANDALUS BOREALIS 25 2 0.6154 0.0129 0.107 0.074 0.091 PANDALUS PROPINQUUS 8 21 6.4615 2.1874 18.127 5.738 7.010 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 13 11 3.3846 0.0110 0.091 1.502 1.835 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 69 21.2308 1.0688 8.857 10.364 12.662 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 33 1 0.3077 0.0009 0.007 0.084 0.103 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 33 1 0.3077 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GASTROPODA 25 2 0.6154 0.0001 0.001 0.023 0.028 THECOSOMATA 11 12 3.6923 0.3627 3.006 1.765 2.157 CEPHALOPODA 20 3 0.9231 1.4504 12.020 0.895 1.094 LOLIGO SP 33 1 0.3077 0.0050 0.042 0.047 0.057 OCTOPODA 33 1 0.3077 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CHAETOGNATHA 33 1 0.3077 0.0011 0.009 0.008 0.010 OPHIUROIDEA 20 3 0.9231 0.0208 0.172 0.411 0.502 UROCHORDATA 5 54 16.6154 2.7556 22.836 9.850 12.035 FISH 25 2 0.6154 0.0001 0.000 0.026 0.032 FISH SCALES 33 1 0.3077 0.0761 0.631 0.095 0.116 NEMICHTHYS SCOLOPACEUS Predator Species = POLLACHIUS VIRENS (POLLOCK, SVSPP=075) 162 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=119, Stomach samples=325 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=66.3(1.2), min=23 max=120 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.0671 (2.0168) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 25 2 0.6154 0.0032 0.026 0.531 0.649 MAUROLICUS MUELLERI 25 2 0.6154 0.0923 0.765 0.493 0.602 ENCHELYOPUS CIMBRIUS 33 1 0.3077 0.0432 0.358 0.238 0.290 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 20 3 0.9231 0.0871 0.722 0.390 0.476 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 18 4 1.2308 2.0496 16.985 1.231 1.504 POLLACHIUS VIRENS 33 1 0.3077 0.0545 0.451 0.307 0.375 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 33 1 0.3077 0.0042 0.035 0.301 0.367 COTTIDAE 25 2 0.6154 0.0052 0.043 0.063 0.077 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 33 1 0.3077 0.4380 3.629 0.258 0.315 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 33 1 0.3077 0.1225 1.015 0.308 0.376 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 33 1 0.3077 0.0003 0.003 0.019 0.024 PLEURONECTIFORMES 1 114 35.0769 0.5455 4.520 22.850 27.918 ANIMAL REMAINS 33 1 0.3077 0.0006 0.005 0.019 0.023 PLANTS 14 9 2.7692 0.0410 0.340 1.151 1.407 ROCK 33 1 0.3077 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.003 AVES FEATHERS Predator Species = POLLACHIUS VIRENS (POLLOCK, SVSPP=075) 163 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=85, Stomach samples=221 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=58.4(1.6), min=16 max=106 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 10.7074 (2.7544) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 41 18.5520 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 30 1 0.4525 0.0003 0.002 0.122 0.149 CNIDARIA 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.003 HYDROZOA 11 6 2.7149 0.0001 0.001 0.021 0.026 TREMATODA 3 44 19.9095 0.0161 0.150 0.270 0.332 NEMATODA 30 1 0.4525 0.0016 0.015 0.028 0.034 NEREIS SUCCINEA 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 TOMOPTERIDAE 18 2 0.9050 0.0012 0.011 0.021 0.025 TEREBELLIDA 6 17 7.6923 0.1079 1.008 7.060 8.668 CRUSTACEA 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.452 0.556 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 18 2 0.9050 0.0003 0.003 0.061 0.075 AMPHIPODA 18 2 0.9050 0.0000 0.000 0.015 0.019 GAMMARIDEA 30 1 0.4525 0.0029 0.027 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA SP 30 1 0.4525 0.0003 0.003 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 30 1 0.4525 0.0001 0.001 0.021 0.026 CAPRELLIDAE 18 2 0.9050 0.0012 0.012 0.372 0.457 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 13 4 1.8100 0.0001 0.001 0.018 0.022 HYPERIIDAE 15 3 1.3575 0.0033 0.031 0.402 0.494 PARATHEMISTO SP 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ISCHYROCERUS SP 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.010 PHOTIS SP 30 1 0.4525 0.0013 0.012 0.075 0.092 DECAPODA 30 1 0.4525 0.0002 0.002 0.006 0.008 DECAPODA CRAB 30 1 0.4525 0.0075 0.070 0.255 0.313 DECAPODA SHRIMP 18 2 0.9050 0.0014 0.013 0.058 0.071 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 30 1 0.4525 0.0017 0.016 0.068 0.083 LEBBEUS POLARIS 30 1 0.4525 0.0035 0.032 0.214 0.263 PANDALIDAE 7 12 5.4299 1.2140 11.338 2.574 3.160 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 30 1 0.4525 0.0141 0.132 0.103 0.127 PANDALUS BOREALIS 30 1 0.4525 0.0128 0.120 0.136 0.166 PASIPHAEIDAE 8 8 3.6199 0.6004 5.608 2.145 2.633 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ISOPODA 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.009 CUMACEA 8 8 3.6199 0.0212 0.198 2.514 3.087 EUPHAUSIIDAE 30 1 0.4525 0.0253 0.237 0.091 0.112 EUPHAUSIA SP 1 99 44.7964 2.1397 19.984 32.144 39.465 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 30 1 0.4525 0.0005 0.004 0.057 0.071 STYLOCHEIRON SP 10 7 3.1674 0.1920 1.793 3.028 3.718 THYSANOESSA INERMIS 12 5 2.2624 0.0001 0.001 0.006 0.007 COPEPODA 13 4 1.8100 0.0085 0.079 0.148 0.181 CEPHALOPODA Predator Species = POLLACHIUS VIRENS (POLLOCK, SVSPP=075) 164 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=85, Stomach samples=221 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=58.4(1.6), min=16 max=106 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 10.7074 (2.7544) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 2 0.9050 1.7260 16.120 0.905 1.111 LOLIGO SP 18 2 0.9050 0.0027 0.025 0.258 0.317 CHAETOGNATHA 30 1 0.4525 0.0026 0.025 0.329 0.404 SAGITTA ELEGANS 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.011 BRACHIOPODA 30 1 0.4525 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 OIKOPLEURA SP 5 31 14.0271 0.8984 8.391 7.226 8.873 FISH 15 3 1.3575 0.0005 0.004 0.169 0.207 FISH SCALES 18 2 0.9050 0.4218 3.940 0.903 1.109 CLUPEIDAE 18 2 0.9050 0.0044 0.041 0.021 0.025 MAUROLICUS MUELLERI 18 2 0.9050 2.5996 24.278 0.898 1.103 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 18 2 0.9050 0.0339 0.316 0.769 0.944 MYCTOPHIDAE 18 2 0.9050 0.3761 3.512 0.814 1.000 DIAPHUS EFFULGENS 30 1 0.4525 0.0023 0.022 0.078 0.096 ARTEDIELLUS UNCINATUS 2 56 25.3394 0.2514 2.348 16.249 19.950 ANIMAL REMAINS 30 1 0.4525 0.0067 0.062 0.185 0.227 PLANTS 15 3 1.3575 0.0010 0.010 0.126 0.155 ROCK Predator Species = POLLACHIUS VIRENS (POLLOCK, SVSPP=075) 165 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=67.0(39.0), min=28 max=106 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 306.0645 (290.3355) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 306.0645 100.000 100.000 100.000 AMMODYTES SP Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 166 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=39 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=32.5(3.3), min=7 max=96 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 8.0030 (4.1709) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 3 7.6923 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 24 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TREMATODA 24 1 2.5641 0.0007 0.009 0.024 0.026 NEMATODA 24 1 2.5641 0.0011 0.014 0.225 0.243 POLYCHAETA 24 1 2.5641 0.0087 0.109 0.174 0.189 APHRODITIDAE 3 11 28.2051 0.0877 1.095 8.233 8.919 CRUSTACEA 5 9 23.0769 0.0044 0.054 1.104 1.196 GAMMARIDEA 24 1 2.5641 0.0022 0.027 0.254 0.275 AMPELISCIDAE 10 3 7.6923 0.0022 0.027 0.148 0.161 BYBLIS SERRATA 4 10 25.6410 0.0420 0.525 1.776 1.924 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 24 1 2.5641 0.0001 0.001 0.056 0.061 UNCIOLA SP 6 8 20.5128 0.0080 0.100 0.427 0.463 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 14 2 5.1282 0.0005 0.006 0.662 0.717 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 14 2 5.1282 0.0001 0.001 0.501 0.543 CAPRELLIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.000 0.033 0.036 BATHYPOREIA SP 14 2 5.1282 0.0003 0.003 0.008 0.008 LYSIANASSIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.0015 0.019 0.303 0.328 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 14 2 5.1282 0.0020 0.025 0.484 0.525 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 14 2 5.1282 0.0057 0.071 0.051 0.055 OEDICEROTIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.007 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 24 1 2.5641 0.0043 0.054 0.176 0.191 DECAPODA 14 2 5.1282 0.0005 0.007 0.472 0.511 DECAPODA CRAB 14 2 5.1282 0.0015 0.019 2.774 3.005 DECAPODA SHRIMP 14 2 5.1282 0.0014 0.018 1.251 1.356 CANCRIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.1341 1.676 2.000 2.167 CANCER IRRORATUS 24 1 2.5641 0.0021 0.026 0.041 0.044 CRANGONIDAE 1 21 53.8462 0.3768 4.708 20.242 21.928 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 24 1 2.5641 0.0017 0.021 0.237 0.257 LEBBEUS SP 24 1 2.5641 0.0055 0.069 0.175 0.189 PAGURIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.0005 0.006 0.174 0.188 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 2 16 41.0256 1.1939 14.918 29.009 31.427 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 24 1 2.5641 0.0003 0.003 0.052 0.057 CIROLANIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.0011 0.013 1.889 2.047 POLITOLANA POLITA 24 1 2.5641 0.0001 0.001 0.021 0.023 CHIRIDOTEA SP 14 2 5.1282 0.0009 0.012 0.042 0.045 EUPHAUSIIDAE 24 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.000 0.427 0.463 MYSIDACEA 14 2 5.1282 0.0001 0.002 0.641 0.694 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 7 5 12.8205 0.0006 0.008 4.601 4.985 CALANOIDA 24 1 2.5641 0.0002 0.003 0.003 0.003 BRYOZOA Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 167 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=39 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=32.5(3.3), min=7 max=96 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 8.0030 (4.1709) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 4 10.2564 0.1299 1.623 3.578 3.876 FISH 24 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 FISH SCALES 24 1 2.5641 3.5608 44.494 2.564 2.778 CLUPEIDAE 24 1 2.5641 2.3597 29.486 2.564 2.778 UROPHYCIS TENUIS 10 3 7.6923 0.0375 0.469 1.316 1.426 ANIMAL REMAINS 8 4 10.2564 0.0180 0.225 2.905 3.147 ROCK 10 3 7.6923 0.0042 0.053 0.683 0.740 SAND Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 168 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=131, Stomach samples=562 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(0.7), min=15 max=113 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 17.4475 (4.2510) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 173 30.7829 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.005 CESTODA 14 10 1.7794 0.0001 0.000 0.012 0.017 TREMATODA 8 30 5.3381 0.0022 0.013 0.359 0.519 NEMATODA 22 5 0.8897 0.0032 0.018 0.337 0.487 POLYCHAETA 61 1 0.1779 0.0083 0.047 0.023 0.033 APHRODITIDAE 41 2 0.3559 0.0031 0.018 0.356 0.514 APHRODITA HASTATA 61 1 0.1779 0.0003 0.001 0.178 0.257 NEPHTYIDAE 61 1 0.1779 0.0003 0.002 0.118 0.170 POLYNOIDAE 18 7 1.2456 0.0028 0.016 0.613 0.885 TEREBELLIDA 6 54 9.6085 0.0743 0.426 3.718 5.371 CRUSTACEA 22 5 0.8897 0.0003 0.002 0.014 0.020 AMPHIPODA 18 7 1.2456 0.0013 0.007 0.345 0.498 GAMMARIDEA 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.019 0.028 AMPELISCIDAE 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCA SP 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 BYBLIS SERRATA 22 5 0.8897 0.0003 0.002 0.136 0.197 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 41 2 0.3559 0.0001 0.000 0.020 0.029 UNCIOLA SP 33 3 0.5338 0.0015 0.009 0.185 0.267 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 41 2 0.3559 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.003 CASCO BIGELOWI 61 1 0.1779 0.0236 0.136 0.080 0.115 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 61 1 0.1779 0.0001 0.000 0.001 0.001 MELITA DENTATA 28 4 0.7117 0.0001 0.000 0.181 0.262 HYPERIIDAE 41 2 0.3559 0.0003 0.002 0.004 0.006 HYPERIA MEDUSARUM 33 3 0.5338 0.0000 0.000 0.185 0.268 PARATHEMISTO SP 18 7 1.2456 0.0003 0.002 0.184 0.267 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 28 4 0.7117 0.0003 0.002 0.008 0.012 LYSIANASSIDAE 61 1 0.1779 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.002 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 61 1 0.1779 0.0003 0.002 0.102 0.148 ANONYX SARSI 61 1 0.1779 0.0002 0.001 0.025 0.036 ORCHOMENELLA PINGUIS 22 5 0.8897 0.0098 0.056 0.221 0.320 DECAPODA 28 4 0.7117 0.0356 0.204 0.507 0.733 DECAPODA CRAB 7 44 7.8292 0.1533 0.879 3.224 4.658 DECAPODA SHRIMP 41 2 0.3559 0.0111 0.064 0.230 0.332 AXIUS SERRATUS 41 2 0.3559 0.0028 0.016 0.259 0.374 CALOCARIS TEMPLEMANNI 61 1 0.1779 0.0008 0.005 0.094 0.135 CANCRIDAE 61 1 0.1779 0.0704 0.404 0.178 0.257 CANCER BOREALIS 33 3 0.5338 0.0221 0.127 0.252 0.364 CANCER IRRORATUS 61 1 0.1779 0.0001 0.001 0.014 0.021 CRANGONIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 169 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=131, Stomach samples=562 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(0.7), min=15 max=113 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 17.4475 (4.2510) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 9 27 4.8043 0.0126 0.072 0.811 1.172 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 61 1 0.1779 0.0001 0.000 0.003 0.004 HIPPOLYTIDAE 61 1 0.1779 0.0002 0.001 0.001 0.001 HIPPOLYTE SP 33 3 0.5338 0.0033 0.019 0.097 0.140 LEBBEUS POLARIS 61 1 0.1779 0.0046 0.027 0.178 0.257 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 16 8 1.4235 0.0355 0.204 0.788 1.139 PANDALIDAE 5 57 10.1423 0.3429 1.965 5.344 7.720 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 22 5 0.8897 0.0089 0.051 0.295 0.427 PANDALUS SP 10 23 4.0925 0.3702 2.122 2.683 3.877 PANDALUS BOREALIS 33 3 0.5338 0.0114 0.066 0.402 0.580 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 41 2 0.3559 0.0094 0.054 0.233 0.337 PANDALUS PROPINQUUS 12 13 2.3132 0.0782 0.448 1.534 2.217 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 28 4 0.7117 0.0354 0.203 0.712 1.028 PASIPHAEA TARDA 41 2 0.3559 0.0001 0.000 0.125 0.180 ISOPODA 21 6 1.0676 0.0024 0.014 0.215 0.310 CIROLANIDAE 61 1 0.1779 0.0014 0.008 0.140 0.202 POLITOLANA POLITA 33 3 0.5338 0.0007 0.004 0.050 0.073 EDOTEA TRILOBA 14 10 1.7794 0.0533 0.305 1.373 1.983 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 122 21.7082 0.7194 4.123 15.506 22.402 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 61 1 0.1779 0.0004 0.002 0.023 0.034 THYSANOESSA INERMIS 28 4 0.7117 0.0266 0.153 0.358 0.517 MYSIDACEA 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 22 5 0.8897 0.0010 0.006 0.017 0.024 MYSIS MIXTA 61 1 0.1779 0.0131 0.075 0.112 0.161 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 41 2 0.3559 0.0028 0.016 0.026 0.038 BIVALVIA 61 1 0.1779 0.0091 0.052 0.003 0.005 ASTARTE UNDATA 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 GASTROPODA 11 15 2.6690 0.2012 1.153 1.631 2.357 CEPHALOPODA 61 1 0.1779 0.0604 0.346 0.163 0.236 LOLIGO PEALEII 41 2 0.3559 0.5951 3.411 0.356 0.514 ILLEX SP 61 1 0.1779 0.0017 0.010 0.166 0.239 OCTOPODA 41 2 0.3559 0.0003 0.001 0.042 0.061 UROCHORDATA 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 SALPIDAE 3 109 19.3950 7.8164 44.800 14.231 20.560 FISH 16 8 1.4235 0.0006 0.004 0.086 0.124 FISH SCALES 41 2 0.3559 0.1900 1.089 0.356 0.514 CLUPEIDAE 41 2 0.3559 0.4431 2.539 0.342 0.494 GADIDAE 41 2 0.3559 0.0917 0.525 0.317 0.458 ENCHELYOPUS CIMBRIUS 13 11 1.9573 0.7592 4.351 1.645 2.376 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 170 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=131, Stomach samples=562 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.2(0.7), min=15 max=113 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 17.4475 (4.2510) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 41 2 0.3559 3.9132 22.428 0.220 0.319 UROPHYCIS TENUIS 61 1 0.1779 0.0027 0.015 0.178 0.257 AMMODYTES SP 61 1 0.1779 0.0007 0.004 0.178 0.257 ARTEDIELLUS UNCINATUS 41 2 0.3559 0.1240 0.711 0.356 0.514 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 41 2 0.3559 0.1729 0.991 0.351 0.507 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 61 1 0.1779 0.0485 0.278 0.156 0.226 LYCENCHELYS VERRILLI 41 2 0.3559 0.0716 0.411 0.316 0.457 PLEURONECTIFORMES 61 1 0.1779 0.0099 0.057 0.141 0.204 PLEURONECTIDAE 41 2 0.3559 0.0459 0.263 0.150 0.217 HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES 61 1 0.1779 0.5009 2.871 0.175 0.253 PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS 4 78 13.8790 0.2201 1.262 4.167 6.021 ANIMAL REMAINS 41 2 0.3559 0.0021 0.012 0.046 0.066 ANIMAL TUBES 61 1 0.1779 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 PLANTS 33 3 0.5338 0.0011 0.007 0.032 0.047 ROCK 33 3 0.5338 0.0015 0.009 0.191 0.276 SAND Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 171 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=15, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=33.4(2.4), min=10 max=85 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 5.7346 (2.5921) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 11 19.6429 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 4 7.1429 0.0007 0.012 1.941 2.416 TREMATODA 5 7 12.5000 0.0009 0.015 0.434 0.540 NEMATODA 18 1 1.7857 0.0189 0.329 1.684 2.095 APHRODITIDAE 11 4 7.1429 0.0097 0.168 1.877 2.336 TEREBELLIDA 8 5 8.9286 0.0535 0.933 6.370 7.928 CRUSTACEA 11 4 7.1429 0.0016 0.027 1.256 1.563 GAMMARIDEA 18 1 1.7857 0.0004 0.007 0.056 0.070 AMPELISCIDAE 11 4 7.1429 0.0014 0.025 0.336 0.418 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 8 5 8.9286 0.0021 0.036 2.545 3.167 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 15 3 5.3571 0.0003 0.005 0.475 0.591 CAPRELLIDAE 18 1 1.7857 0.0006 0.011 0.206 0.257 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 18 1 1.7857 0.0006 0.011 0.002 0.002 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 8 5 8.9286 0.0356 0.622 0.854 1.063 DECAPODA SHRIMP 18 1 1.7857 0.0029 0.051 0.012 0.015 CRANGONIDAE 5 7 12.5000 0.0585 1.020 6.122 7.619 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 15 3 5.3571 0.0383 0.668 2.265 2.818 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 18 1 1.7857 0.0086 0.150 0.036 0.045 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 18 1 1.7857 0.0763 1.330 1.272 1.582 PANDALUS PROPINQUUS 18 1 1.7857 0.0003 0.006 0.127 0.158 CIROLANIDAE 18 1 1.7857 0.0049 0.085 0.433 0.539 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 16 28.5714 0.0885 1.544 16.932 21.070 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 18 1 1.7857 0.0127 0.222 1.773 2.207 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 17 2 3.5714 0.1881 3.279 1.772 2.206 CEPHALOPODA 18 1 1.7857 0.0013 0.023 0.370 0.460 OPHIURA SARSI 18 1 1.7857 0.0027 0.047 0.568 0.706 THALIACEA 4 8 14.2857 2.4371 42.498 8.104 10.084 FISH 18 1 1.7857 0.0524 0.914 1.786 2.222 CLUPEIDAE 18 1 1.7857 2.1727 37.888 1.786 2.222 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 18 1 1.7857 0.4101 7.151 1.731 2.154 TRIGLOPS MURRAYI 1 18 32.1429 0.0307 0.535 14.872 18.507 ANIMAL REMAINS 7 6 10.7143 0.0221 0.386 2.362 2.939 ROCK Predator Species = UROPHYCIS TENUIS (WHITE HAKE, SVSPP=076) 172 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=41.5(4.7), min=19 max=62 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 18.6186 (8.4112) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 7 1 9.0909 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 7 1 9.0909 0.0066 0.036 6.703 7.374 TEREBELLIDA 3 3 27.2727 0.0129 0.069 1.838 2.022 CRUSTACEA 5 2 18.1818 0.0668 0.359 10.485 11.533 GAMMARIDEA 7 1 9.0909 0.0024 0.013 2.388 2.626 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 2 4 36.3636 0.0120 0.064 1.772 1.949 LYSIANASSIDAE 3 3 27.2727 0.0969 0.520 16.655 18.321 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 5 2 18.1818 0.1694 0.910 7.696 8.465 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 1 5 45.4545 15.1731 81.494 35.377 38.914 FISH 7 1 9.0909 3.0601 16.436 5.443 5.988 GADIDAE 7 1 9.0909 0.0185 0.099 2.552 2.808 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 173 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=96, Stomach samples=570 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.2(0.6), min=4 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5907 (0.1660) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 80 14.0351 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 40 10 1.7544 0.0002 0.012 0.006 0.007 HYDROZOA 72 4 0.7018 0.0185 1.164 0.379 0.440 ANTHOZOA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 CESTODA 23 21 3.6842 0.0000 0.003 0.046 0.053 TREMATODA 29 17 2.9825 0.0002 0.012 0.045 0.052 NEMATODA 112 1 0.1754 0.0002 0.013 0.057 0.066 OLIGOCHAETA 11 48 8.4211 0.0085 0.536 1.122 1.305 POLYCHAETA 43 9 1.5789 0.0014 0.090 0.287 0.334 MALDANIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0003 0.017 0.021 0.025 LUMBRINERIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0002 0.015 0.008 0.010 LUMBRINERIS SP 95 2 0.3509 0.0001 0.008 0.035 0.041 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 85 3 0.5263 0.0001 0.009 0.009 0.011 NINOE NIGRIPES 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.009 0.018 0.021 OPHELIIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.002 0.175 0.204 OPHELINA SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0002 0.011 0.175 0.204 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 112 1 0.1754 0.0016 0.100 0.041 0.048 APHRODITIDAE 95 2 0.3509 0.0019 0.120 0.176 0.205 GONIADIDAE 72 4 0.7018 0.0009 0.055 0.130 0.151 NEPHTYIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.005 0.012 0.014 NEPHTYS SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.006 0.022 0.025 NEPHTYS INCISA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PHYLLODOCIDAE 95 2 0.3509 0.0001 0.005 0.023 0.027 PHYLLODOCE SP 72 4 0.7018 0.0003 0.021 0.012 0.014 PHYLLODOCE GROENLANDICA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 PHYLLODOCE MUCOSA 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.006 0.006 0.007 POLYNOIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.040 0.046 HARMOTHOE SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.002 0.175 0.204 SIGALIONIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0004 0.022 0.143 0.166 SABELLIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0004 0.024 0.069 0.081 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 85 3 0.5263 0.0010 0.060 0.076 0.089 TEREBELLIDA 95 2 0.3509 0.0008 0.052 0.097 0.112 TEREBELLIDAE 1 184 32.2807 0.0605 3.802 14.857 17.283 CRUSTACEA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 13 35 6.1404 0.0027 0.171 0.877 1.020 AMPHIPODA 8 71 12.4561 0.0039 0.246 2.330 2.711 GAMMARIDEA 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.003 0.005 0.006 ACANTHONOTOZOMA SP 43 9 1.5789 0.0004 0.023 0.113 0.132 AMPELISCIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 174 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=96, Stomach samples=570 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.2(0.6), min=4 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5907 (0.1660) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 85 3 0.5263 0.0001 0.005 0.022 0.026 AMPELISCA SP 52 7 1.2281 0.0006 0.039 0.248 0.289 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 95 2 0.3509 0.0000 0.002 0.009 0.010 AMPELISCA VADORUM 72 4 0.7018 0.0003 0.018 0.013 0.016 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 18 27 4.7368 0.0023 0.146 0.336 0.391 BYBLIS SERRATA 52 7 1.2281 0.0001 0.006 0.051 0.059 AORIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MICRODEUTOPUS SP 4 86 15.0877 0.0724 4.551 4.874 5.669 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 32 15 2.6316 0.0008 0.050 0.431 0.502 UNCIOLA SP 19 26 4.5614 0.0080 0.503 0.552 0.642 UNCIOLA INERMIS 6 73 12.8070 0.0123 0.776 1.750 2.036 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 56 6 1.0526 0.0001 0.007 0.183 0.212 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 35 13 2.2807 0.0007 0.047 0.159 0.185 CAPRELLIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 AEGINELLA SPINOSA 21 25 4.3860 0.0014 0.090 0.188 0.219 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 COROPHIIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COROPHIUM SP 95 2 0.3509 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.006 ERICTHONIUS SP 24 20 3.5088 0.0005 0.029 0.074 0.086 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PSEUDUNCIOLA OBLIQUUA 65 5 0.8772 0.0004 0.022 0.039 0.046 RHACHOTROPIS OCULATA 32 15 2.6316 0.0023 0.144 0.112 0.130 CASCO BIGELOWI 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.005 0.003 0.004 MAERA DANAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0002 0.014 0.008 0.009 MAERA LOVENI 49 8 1.4035 0.0004 0.024 0.218 0.253 MELITA DENTATA 85 3 0.5263 0.0000 0.001 0.177 0.205 HYPERIIDAE 52 7 1.2281 0.0001 0.006 0.473 0.550 PARATHEMISTO SP 85 3 0.5263 0.0003 0.018 0.240 0.279 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 43 9 1.5789 0.0022 0.141 0.024 0.028 LYSIANASSIDAE 72 4 0.7018 0.0001 0.007 0.024 0.028 ANONYX SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 43 9 1.5789 0.0010 0.062 0.073 0.085 ANONYX SARSI 95 2 0.3509 0.0001 0.003 0.006 0.007 HIPPOMEDON SP 56 6 1.0526 0.0002 0.010 0.017 0.020 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 72 4 0.7018 0.0001 0.007 0.011 0.013 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 39 11 1.9298 0.0001 0.006 0.017 0.020 OEDICEROTIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.009 0.021 0.024 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PODOCEROPSIS NITIDA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 175 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=96, Stomach samples=570 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.2(0.6), min=4 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5907 (0.1660) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.016 0.019 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 95 2 0.3509 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 PLEUSTIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.004 PLEUSTES PANOPLUS 56 6 1.0526 0.0000 0.001 0.011 0.013 STENOPLEUSTES GRACILIS 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DULICHIA SP 95 2 0.3509 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 49 8 1.4035 0.0001 0.004 0.018 0.021 DULICHIA PORRECTA 15 28 4.9123 0.0044 0.276 2.690 3.129 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 95 2 0.3509 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 STENOTHOIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LEUCOTHOE SPINICARPA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 ATYLUS SWAMMERDAMI 12 39 6.8421 0.0149 0.936 1.658 1.929 DECAPODA 49 8 1.4035 0.0003 0.018 0.041 0.048 DECAPODA LARVAE 43 9 1.5789 0.0027 0.171 0.248 0.289 DECAPODA CRAB 19 26 4.5614 0.0065 0.409 1.312 1.526 DECAPODA SHRIMP 112 1 0.1754 0.0118 0.739 0.153 0.178 AXIIDAE 85 3 0.5263 0.0072 0.450 0.300 0.349 AXIUS SERRATUS 30 16 2.8070 0.0066 0.414 0.363 0.423 CANCRIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0006 0.040 0.099 0.115 CANCER SP 95 2 0.3509 0.0068 0.430 0.140 0.163 CANCER BOREALIS 7 72 12.6316 0.1640 10.312 5.336 6.207 CANCER IRRORATUS 65 5 0.8772 0.0001 0.003 0.202 0.235 CRANGONIDAE 2 133 23.3333 0.0624 3.925 6.195 7.207 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 95 2 0.3509 0.0003 0.018 0.078 0.090 MUNIDA SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.007 0.009 0.011 HOMARUS AMERICANUS 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CARIDION GORDONI 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.002 EUALUS SP 65 5 0.8772 0.0005 0.033 0.180 0.210 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 85 3 0.5263 0.0043 0.268 0.176 0.205 HYAS COARCTATUS 32 15 2.6316 0.0050 0.316 0.373 0.433 PAGURIDAE 22 22 3.8596 0.0132 0.828 0.956 1.112 PAGURUS SP 35 13 2.2807 0.0361 2.270 1.015 1.181 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 72 4 0.7018 0.0001 0.005 0.007 0.008 PAGURUS ANNULIPES 52 7 1.2281 0.0053 0.330 0.127 0.148 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 72 4 0.7018 0.0050 0.317 0.226 0.263 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 65 5 0.8772 0.0070 0.442 0.214 0.249 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 37 12 2.1053 0.0083 0.522 0.669 0.779 PANDALIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 176 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=96, Stomach samples=570 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.2(0.6), min=4 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5907 (0.1660) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 9 70 12.2807 0.1519 9.549 5.266 6.125 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.003 PANDALUS SP 56 6 1.0526 0.0016 0.099 0.312 0.363 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 72 4 0.7018 0.0001 0.007 0.023 0.026 ISOPODA 27 19 3.3333 0.0037 0.233 0.463 0.539 CIROLANIDAE 24 20 3.5088 0.0025 0.160 0.224 0.260 POLITOLANA POLITA 85 3 0.5263 0.0002 0.012 0.011 0.012 CHIRIDOTEA SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 EDOTEA SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.014 0.017 EDOTEA TRILOBA 95 2 0.3509 0.0001 0.004 0.012 0.013 JANIRA ALTA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 MUNNA SP 56 6 1.0526 0.0000 0.002 0.067 0.078 CUMACEA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 LEPTOCUMA SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.005 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 56 6 1.0526 0.0006 0.039 0.748 0.870 DIASTYLIS SP 95 2 0.3509 0.0000 0.003 0.021 0.024 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 28 18 3.1579 0.0023 0.145 0.831 0.967 EUPHAUSIIDAE 10 56 9.8246 0.4323 27.176 7.628 8.874 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 43 9 1.5789 0.0001 0.003 0.023 0.026 MYSIDACEA 85 3 0.5263 0.0000 0.002 0.026 0.030 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 30 16 2.8070 0.0003 0.019 1.839 2.139 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 112 1 0.1754 0.0015 0.092 0.025 0.030 BALANUS SP 65 5 0.8772 0.0000 0.001 0.194 0.225 COPEPODA 72 4 0.7018 0.0000 0.001 0.017 0.020 CALANOIDA 56 6 1.0526 0.0001 0.004 0.006 0.007 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 65 5 0.8772 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.005 CENTROPAGES SP 95 2 0.3509 0.0001 0.008 0.184 0.214 STOMATOPODA 85 3 0.5263 0.0345 2.169 0.235 0.273 MOLLUSCA 40 10 1.7544 0.0037 0.235 0.240 0.280 MOLLUSCA SHELL 37 12 2.1053 0.0333 2.093 0.731 0.851 BIVALVIA 112 1 0.1754 0.0095 0.595 0.157 0.182 PECTINIDAE 56 6 1.0526 0.0021 0.132 0.054 0.063 GASTROPODA 112 1 0.1754 0.0003 0.019 0.006 0.007 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 112 1 0.1754 0.0002 0.014 0.048 0.055 PROPILIDIUM SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.002 0.009 0.011 MARGARITES SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0005 0.032 0.013 0.016 BUCCINUM SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.004 0.016 0.019 BUSYCON SP 72 4 0.7018 0.1020 6.415 0.633 0.736 CEPHALOPODA Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 177 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=96, Stomach samples=570 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.2(0.6), min=4 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5907 (0.1660) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 40 10 1.7544 0.0001 0.008 1.044 1.214 CHAETOGNATHA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.001 0.121 0.141 SAGITTA ELEGANS 95 2 0.3509 0.0002 0.010 0.051 0.059 ECHINODERMATA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.003 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.005 ACESTE SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 OPHIUROIDEA 95 2 0.3509 0.0003 0.018 0.123 0.143 HOLOTHUROIDEA 14 34 5.9649 0.0338 2.125 1.483 1.725 FISH 15 28 4.9123 0.0004 0.026 0.113 0.132 FISH SCALES 112 1 0.1754 0.0135 0.846 0.107 0.125 RAJA SP 65 5 0.8772 0.0489 3.077 0.566 0.659 GADIDAE 72 4 0.7018 0.0603 3.793 0.592 0.688 AMMODYTES SP 112 1 0.1754 0.0005 0.033 0.042 0.049 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 112 1 0.1754 0.0029 0.181 0.124 0.144 BOTHIDAE 112 1 0.1754 0.0024 0.150 0.059 0.068 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 3 98 17.1930 0.0481 3.022 5.380 6.258 ANIMAL REMAINS 56 6 1.0526 0.0003 0.021 0.083 0.096 ANIMAL TUBES 72 4 0.7018 0.0003 0.021 0.018 0.021 ANIMAL EGGS 112 1 0.1754 0.0001 0.007 0.010 0.012 PLANTS 112 1 0.1754 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.005 MACROALGAE 24 20 3.5088 0.0052 0.325 0.622 0.723 ROCK 15 28 4.9123 0.0024 0.150 0.449 0.522 SAND 112 1 0.1754 0.0004 0.026 0.087 0.102 FIBERGLASS Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 178 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=169, Stomach samples=686 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.3(0.3), min=9 max=72 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1581 (0.2303) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 199 29.0087 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.003 0.000 0.000 HYDROZOA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 THUIARIA THUJA 110 1 0.1458 0.0004 0.018 0.004 0.005 ANTHOZOA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.012 0.017 CESTODA 7 56 8.1633 0.0010 0.045 0.423 0.596 TREMATODA 79 2 0.2915 0.0003 0.015 0.015 0.021 NEMERTEA 11 35 5.1020 0.0017 0.078 0.306 0.431 NEMATODA 5 78 11.3703 0.0312 1.445 3.030 4.268 POLYCHAETA 110 1 0.1458 0.0002 0.011 0.013 0.018 EUCLYMENE COLLARIS 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.003 0.002 0.002 EUNICIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0002 0.008 0.023 0.033 EUNICE SP 38 6 0.8746 0.0011 0.051 0.167 0.235 LUMBRINERIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0007 0.032 0.170 0.239 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 66 3 0.4373 0.0004 0.016 0.063 0.088 ONUPHIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.006 0.002 0.003 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 110 1 0.1458 0.0005 0.024 0.146 0.205 ONUPHIS OPALINA 79 2 0.2915 0.0008 0.039 0.115 0.163 FLABELLIGERIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0002 0.009 0.004 0.005 PHERUSA SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PARAONIDAE 46 5 0.7289 0.0075 0.347 0.230 0.323 APHRODITIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0013 0.060 0.137 0.194 APHRODITA HASTATA 79 2 0.2915 0.0001 0.005 0.021 0.030 GLYCERIDAE 46 5 0.7289 0.0016 0.072 0.386 0.544 NEPHTYIDAE 46 5 0.7289 0.0033 0.153 0.184 0.259 NEPHTYS SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0071 0.331 0.116 0.163 NEPHTYS INCISA 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.005 0.012 0.017 NEREIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.004 0.141 0.199 CERATOCEPHALE LOVENI 110 1 0.1458 0.0004 0.019 0.020 0.028 NEREIS SUCCINEA 46 5 0.7289 0.0008 0.036 0.321 0.452 PHYLLODOCIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0004 0.019 0.044 0.062 ETEONE LONGA 110 1 0.1458 0.0005 0.022 0.146 0.205 EULALIA VIRIDIS 79 2 0.2915 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.011 PHYLLODOCE SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0003 0.014 0.086 0.121 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 66 3 0.4373 0.0013 0.062 0.204 0.287 PHYLLODOCE GROENLANDICA 55 4 0.5831 0.0010 0.046 0.124 0.175 POLYNOIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0008 0.037 0.022 0.031 ANTINOELLA ANGUSTA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.138 0.195 CIRRATULIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.007 SPIONIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 179 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=169, Stomach samples=686 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.3(0.3), min=9 max=72 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1581 (0.2303) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 SPIO FILICORNIS 55 4 0.5831 0.0002 0.010 0.061 0.085 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 AMPHARETIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 MELINNA CRISTATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PECTINARIA SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.006 0.051 0.073 PECTINARIA GOULDI 66 3 0.4373 0.0071 0.329 0.113 0.159 TEREBELLIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 TEREBELLIDES STROEMII 2 125 18.2216 0.0432 2.001 7.054 9.936 CRUSTACEA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 21 15 2.1866 0.0010 0.048 0.502 0.708 AMPHIPODA 10 38 5.5394 0.0015 0.067 0.844 1.189 GAMMARIDEA 79 2 0.2915 0.0000 0.001 0.013 0.019 AMPELISCIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 AMPELISCA SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 BYBLIS GAIMARDI 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 BYBLIS SERRATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.006 AMPHILOCHIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.006 AORIDAE 15 24 3.4985 0.0031 0.144 0.668 0.941 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 46 5 0.7289 0.0001 0.004 0.014 0.019 UNCIOLA SP 66 3 0.4373 0.0008 0.037 0.133 0.187 UNCIOLA INERMIS 38 6 0.8746 0.0002 0.011 0.015 0.022 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 55 4 0.5831 0.0001 0.005 0.060 0.085 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 38 6 0.8746 0.0001 0.003 0.066 0.093 CAPRELLIDAE 46 5 0.7289 0.0011 0.051 0.136 0.192 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 79 2 0.2915 0.0002 0.007 0.098 0.137 COROPHIIDAE 38 6 0.8746 0.0000 0.002 0.017 0.023 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.012 0.017 EUSIRIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.010 0.014 RHACHOTROPIS OCULATA 21 15 2.1866 0.0012 0.056 0.441 0.622 CASCO BIGELOWI 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.005 0.003 0.004 MAERA LOVENI 79 2 0.2915 0.0001 0.002 0.006 0.009 MELITA SP 79 2 0.2915 0.0001 0.006 0.034 0.048 MELITA DENTATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 HAUSTORIIDAE 25 13 1.8950 0.0014 0.066 0.311 0.438 HYPERIIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 HYPERIA SP 19 20 2.9155 0.0070 0.326 1.412 1.988 PARATHEMISTO SP 31 9 1.3120 0.0023 0.105 0.533 0.751 PARATHEMISTO GRACILIPES 19 20 2.9155 0.0050 0.232 1.237 1.742 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 180 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=169, Stomach samples=686 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.3(0.3), min=9 max=72 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1581 (0.2303) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 33 8 1.1662 0.0007 0.031 0.174 0.245 LYSIANASSIDAE 55 4 0.5831 0.0007 0.032 0.049 0.070 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 35 7 1.0204 0.0005 0.021 0.156 0.219 ANONYX SARSI 66 3 0.4373 0.0001 0.003 0.019 0.027 HIPPOMEDON SP 79 2 0.2915 0.0001 0.003 0.008 0.011 HIPPOMEDON PROPINQUUS 33 8 1.1662 0.0004 0.020 0.083 0.116 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ORCHOMENELLA SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 ORCHOMENELLA PINGUIS 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.004 0.004 0.006 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 38 6 0.8746 0.0001 0.004 0.034 0.048 OEDICEROTIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MONOCULODES SP 79 2 0.2915 0.0001 0.006 0.017 0.023 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 110 1 0.1458 0.0002 0.011 0.109 0.153 PARAMPHITHOE SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 PHOTIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.003 0.005 STENOPLEUSTES INERMIS 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.021 0.029 DULICHIA SP 46 5 0.7289 0.0002 0.010 0.115 0.162 DULICHIA PORRECTA 55 4 0.5831 0.0003 0.014 0.163 0.230 STEGOCEPHALUS INFLATUS 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 STENOTHOIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 TIRONIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.010 SYRRHOE CRENULATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 DEXAMINE THEA 11 35 5.1020 0.0135 0.625 1.519 2.140 DECAPODA 79 2 0.2915 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DECAPODA LARVAE 55 4 0.5831 0.0010 0.047 0.200 0.282 DECAPODA CRAB 18 22 3.2070 0.0113 0.525 1.316 1.854 DECAPODA SHRIMP 110 1 0.1458 0.0052 0.240 0.146 0.205 AXIIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0003 0.013 0.066 0.093 AXIUS SP LARVAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0067 0.311 0.146 0.205 NAUSHONIA CRANGONOIDES 79 2 0.2915 0.0034 0.158 0.113 0.160 CANCRIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.005 0.008 0.012 CANCER SP 35 7 1.0204 0.0181 0.839 0.566 0.798 CANCER IRRORATUS 38 6 0.8746 0.0034 0.159 0.260 0.367 CRANGONIDAE 7 56 8.1633 0.0304 1.410 2.562 3.609 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 79 2 0.2915 0.0054 0.252 0.173 0.243 PONTOPHILUS NORVEGICUS 110 1 0.1458 0.0009 0.040 0.049 0.069 SABINEA SEPTEMCARINATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0005 0.024 0.022 0.031 MUNIDA IRIS 55 4 0.5831 0.0013 0.060 0.153 0.216 HIPPOLYTIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 CARIDION SP Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 181 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=169, Stomach samples=686 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.3(0.3), min=9 max=72 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1581 (0.2303) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 110 1 0.1458 0.0007 0.032 0.030 0.042 CARIDION GORDONI 66 3 0.4373 0.0011 0.052 0.051 0.071 EUALUS SP 66 3 0.4373 0.0004 0.019 0.049 0.070 EUALUS GAIMARDII 110 1 0.1458 0.0013 0.059 0.056 0.079 LEBBEUS SP 66 3 0.4373 0.0012 0.055 0.030 0.042 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0009 0.040 0.097 0.136 MAJIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0005 0.021 0.023 0.032 PAGURIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0025 0.117 0.091 0.127 PAGURUS SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0034 0.159 0.141 0.198 PAGURUS ANNULIPES 110 1 0.1458 0.0003 0.015 0.014 0.020 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 79 2 0.2915 0.0002 0.008 0.201 0.283 PALAEMONIDAE 21 15 2.1866 0.0368 1.703 1.104 1.555 PANDALIDAE 6 66 9.6210 0.1954 9.055 5.697 8.026 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 55 4 0.5831 0.0122 0.565 0.211 0.297 PANDALUS SP 31 9 1.3120 0.0846 3.919 0.833 1.173 PANDALUS BOREALIS 79 2 0.2915 0.0020 0.092 0.073 0.103 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.005 0.018 0.026 PANDALUS PROPINQUUS 79 2 0.2915 0.0010 0.046 0.291 0.410 PASIPHAEA SP 55 4 0.5831 0.0139 0.643 0.465 0.656 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.017 0.024 PASIPHAEA TARDA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.029 0.040 PENAEIDAE 110 1 0.1458 0.0002 0.009 0.010 0.013 PENAEUS SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.003 0.146 0.205 ISOPODA 21 15 2.1866 0.0014 0.067 0.405 0.570 CIROLANIDAE 29 10 1.4577 0.0030 0.139 0.395 0.556 POLITOLANA POLITA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 IDOTEIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0002 0.009 0.113 0.159 CHIRIDOTEA SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 EDOTEA TRILOBA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 MUNNOPSIDAE 66 3 0.4373 0.0000 0.002 0.168 0.237 MUNNOPSIS TYPICA 46 5 0.7289 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.008 CUMACEA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DIASTYLIS SP 14 28 4.0816 0.0360 1.669 2.851 4.016 EUPHAUSIIDAE 3 120 17.4927 0.8050 37.302 13.115 18.474 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 15 24 3.4985 0.0041 0.192 0.505 0.712 MYSIDACEA 66 3 0.4373 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.012 AMBLYOPS ABBREVIATA 11 35 5.1020 0.0005 0.024 0.185 0.261 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.005 0.015 0.021 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 182 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=169, Stomach samples=686 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.3(0.3), min=9 max=72 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1581 (0.2303) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 79 2 0.2915 0.0003 0.012 0.041 0.058 MYSIS SP 25 13 1.8950 0.0028 0.129 0.137 0.193 MYSIS MIXTA 66 3 0.4373 0.0001 0.003 0.016 0.023 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 79 2 0.2915 0.0000 0.002 0.076 0.107 PSEUDOMMA AFFINE 38 6 0.8746 0.0005 0.021 0.008 0.011 COPEPODA 66 3 0.4373 0.0000 0.002 0.145 0.204 CALANOIDA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CYCLOPOIDA 79 2 0.2915 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 110 1 0.1458 0.0026 0.121 0.139 0.196 PYCNOGONIDA 79 2 0.2915 0.0005 0.022 0.194 0.273 MOLLUSCA 110 1 0.1458 0.0005 0.024 0.009 0.012 MOLLUSCA SHELL 28 11 1.6035 0.0520 2.408 0.492 0.693 BIVALVIA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.009 NUCULANA SP 66 3 0.4373 0.0001 0.004 0.008 0.011 YOLDIA SP 79 2 0.2915 0.0011 0.052 0.144 0.203 GASTROPODA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 NUDIBRANCHIA 110 1 0.1458 0.0002 0.008 0.007 0.010 NATICIDAE 27 12 1.7493 0.0140 0.647 0.326 0.459 CEPHALOPODA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 ILLEX SP 79 2 0.2915 0.0171 0.791 0.076 0.106 OCTOPODA 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 ECHINODERMATA 38 6 0.8746 0.0001 0.004 0.008 0.012 OPHIUROIDEA 110 1 0.1458 0.0026 0.120 0.140 0.197 OPHIURA ROBUSTA 79 2 0.2915 0.0003 0.015 0.114 0.160 OPHIURA SARSI 46 5 0.7289 0.0021 0.096 0.396 0.557 HOLOTHUROIDEA 110 1 0.1458 0.0004 0.017 0.033 0.047 DENDROCHIROTIDA 9 40 5.8309 0.2256 10.452 2.813 3.963 FISH 17 23 3.3528 0.0006 0.027 0.336 0.473 FISH SCALES 29 10 1.4577 0.2545 11.792 1.407 1.982 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 55 4 0.5831 0.0418 1.937 0.449 0.633 AMMODYTES SP 110 1 0.1458 0.0002 0.011 0.009 0.013 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 110 1 0.1458 0.0002 0.011 0.024 0.034 OPHIDIIDAE 79 2 0.2915 0.0122 0.566 0.253 0.357 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 79 2 0.2915 0.0132 0.610 0.283 0.398 LYCENCHELYS VERRILLI 110 1 0.1458 0.0005 0.023 0.018 0.025 PLEURONECTIFORMES 110 1 0.1458 0.0149 0.689 0.059 0.083 BOTHIDAE 4 100 14.5773 0.0395 1.830 6.201 8.735 ANIMAL REMAINS 110 1 0.1458 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 ANIMAL TUBES 35 7 1.0204 0.0011 0.052 0.115 0.162 ROCK Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 183 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=169, Stomach samples=686 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.3(0.3), min=9 max=72 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1581 (0.2303) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 55 4 0.5831 0.0002 0.008 0.078 0.110 SAND 110 1 0.1458 0.0001 0.003 0.000 0.000 FIBERGLASS Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 184 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=31, Stomach samples=162 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.1(1.1), min=4 max=56 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5406 (0.3614) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 24 14.8148 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 42 2 1.2346 0.0000 0.001 0.011 0.013 TREMATODA 52 1 0.6173 0.0001 0.004 0.089 0.105 POLYCHAETA 52 1 0.6173 0.0022 0.141 0.199 0.234 LUMBRINERIDAE 34 3 1.8519 0.0059 0.382 1.477 1.734 FLABELLIGERIDAE 42 2 1.2346 0.0015 0.098 0.159 0.187 APHRODITIDAE 52 1 0.6173 0.0507 3.291 0.529 0.621 APHRODITA HASTATA 52 1 0.6173 0.0009 0.059 0.003 0.004 GLYCERIDAE 52 1 0.6173 0.0017 0.109 0.363 0.426 NEPHTYIDAE 8 18 11.1111 0.0116 0.752 4.755 5.582 TEREBELLIDA 1 43 26.5432 0.0493 3.199 13.127 15.410 CRUSTACEA 17 7 4.3210 0.0194 1.260 1.099 1.290 AMPHIPODA 3 28 17.2840 0.0073 0.473 7.605 8.928 GAMMARIDEA 22 5 3.0864 0.0003 0.016 0.013 0.015 AMPELISCIDAE 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.001 0.022 0.025 AMPELISCA SP 19 6 3.7037 0.0038 0.249 0.212 0.249 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 15 8 4.9383 0.0211 1.370 1.303 1.529 AMPELISCA ABDITA 42 2 1.2346 0.0001 0.005 0.009 0.011 BYBLIS SERRATA 42 2 1.2346 0.0003 0.017 0.347 0.408 AORIDAE 5 24 14.8148 0.0115 0.747 4.324 5.076 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.001 0.027 0.032 UNCIOLA SP 2 32 19.7531 0.0064 0.416 3.686 4.327 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 12 12 7.4074 0.0008 0.054 0.131 0.154 CAPRELLIDAE 19 6 3.7037 0.0258 1.675 1.586 1.861 AEGINELLA SPINOSA 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.001 0.053 0.062 COROPHIUM SP 34 3 1.8519 0.0001 0.006 0.039 0.046 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.002 0.026 0.031 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 52 1 0.6173 0.0002 0.012 0.040 0.047 LYSIANASSIDAE 34 3 1.8519 0.0012 0.078 0.219 0.257 OEDICEROTIDAE 17 7 4.3210 0.0005 0.031 1.389 1.630 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.006 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 28 4 2.4691 0.0107 0.693 1.161 1.363 DECAPODA 42 2 1.2346 0.0055 0.360 0.555 0.651 DECAPODA CRAB 11 13 8.0247 0.0220 1.430 2.608 3.062 DECAPODA SHRIMP 42 2 1.2346 0.0007 0.043 0.046 0.054 AXIUS SERRATUS 22 5 3.0864 0.0165 1.073 1.286 1.510 CANCRIDAE 28 4 2.4691 0.1240 8.050 1.753 2.058 CANCER BOREALIS 15 8 4.9383 0.1496 9.713 2.260 2.653 CANCER IRRORATUS Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 185 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=31, Stomach samples=162 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.1(1.1), min=4 max=56 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5406 (0.3614) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 28 4 2.4691 0.0008 0.052 0.560 0.658 CRANGONIDAE 7 20 12.3457 0.0261 1.695 5.068 5.950 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 42 2 1.2346 0.0014 0.090 0.038 0.045 MUNIDA SP 52 1 0.6173 0.0008 0.052 0.015 0.018 LEBBEUS SP 34 3 1.8519 0.0044 0.286 0.604 0.710 PAGURIDAE 52 1 0.6173 0.0405 2.626 0.616 0.723 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 22 5 3.0864 0.0071 0.461 1.340 1.573 PANDALIDAE 10 14 8.6420 0.0853 5.534 3.173 3.724 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 22 5 3.0864 0.0002 0.010 0.121 0.142 ISOPODA 28 4 2.4691 0.0015 0.096 0.041 0.048 CIROLANIDAE 52 1 0.6173 0.0005 0.035 0.006 0.007 POLITOLANA POLITA 14 10 6.1728 0.0008 0.055 0.139 0.163 CUMACEA 28 4 2.4691 0.0040 0.260 1.713 2.011 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 22 5 3.0864 0.0003 0.020 0.671 0.788 MYSIDACEA 19 6 3.7037 0.0005 0.030 1.275 1.496 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 13 11 6.7901 0.0054 0.351 2.471 2.901 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 22 5 3.0864 0.0000 0.002 1.413 1.658 COPEPODA 34 3 1.8519 0.0001 0.008 0.167 0.196 CALANOIDA 52 1 0.6173 0.0011 0.074 0.005 0.006 PLATYSQUILLA ENODIS 52 1 0.6173 0.0001 0.005 0.008 0.010 MOLLUSCA SHELL 34 3 1.8519 0.0124 0.806 0.393 0.461 BIVALVIA 34 3 1.8519 0.1377 8.939 1.039 1.219 GASTROPODA 34 3 1.8519 0.2804 18.198 1.090 1.279 CEPHALOPODA 42 2 1.2346 0.0006 0.042 0.718 0.843 CHAETOGNATHA 9 15 9.2593 0.1394 9.046 2.836 3.329 FISH 52 1 0.6173 0.1080 7.009 0.490 0.575 AMMODYTES SP 42 2 1.2346 0.0450 2.923 0.684 0.802 PLEURONECTIFORMES 4 25 15.4321 0.0799 5.188 5.667 6.652 ANIMAL REMAINS 52 1 0.6173 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 PLANTS 28 4 2.4691 0.0037 0.242 0.250 0.293 ROCK 42 2 1.2346 0.0007 0.047 0.060 0.070 SAND Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 186 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=78 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.6(1.3), min=7 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.6643 (0.6070) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 25 32.0513 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 38 1 1.2821 0.0037 0.225 0.579 0.852 CNIDARIA 20 3 3.8462 0.0001 0.005 0.009 0.014 HYDROZOA 27 2 2.5641 0.0000 0.002 0.488 0.719 TREMATODA 20 3 3.8462 0.0002 0.012 0.514 0.756 NEMATODA 9 7 8.9744 0.0051 0.307 3.411 5.021 POLYCHAETA 38 1 1.2821 0.0002 0.015 0.030 0.044 MALDANIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0068 0.410 0.517 0.761 EUNICE PENNATA 27 2 2.5641 0.0038 0.226 0.176 0.258 FLABELLIGERIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0013 0.079 0.194 0.285 APHRODITA HASTATA 38 1 1.2821 0.0002 0.009 0.003 0.004 GONIADA SP 20 3 3.8462 0.0021 0.125 0.393 0.578 NEPHTYIDAE 2 19 24.3590 0.0387 2.328 8.913 13.117 CRUSTACEA 27 2 2.5641 0.0011 0.067 0.083 0.122 AMPHIPODA 9 7 8.9744 0.0041 0.244 1.596 2.349 GAMMARIDEA 38 1 1.2821 0.0001 0.005 0.005 0.007 AMPELISCIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0001 0.006 0.006 0.009 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 5 10 12.8205 0.0163 0.980 1.370 2.016 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 20 3 3.8462 0.0009 0.053 0.057 0.084 UNCIOLA INERMIS 7 9 11.5385 0.0035 0.210 0.607 0.893 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 27 2 2.5641 0.0001 0.005 0.019 0.029 CAPRELLIDAE 12 6 7.6923 0.0028 0.167 0.357 0.525 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 5 10 12.8205 0.0009 0.055 0.529 0.778 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 27 2 2.5641 0.0011 0.067 1.915 2.818 EUSIRIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0004 0.022 0.156 0.230 RHACHOTROPIS OCULATA 27 2 2.5641 0.0023 0.138 1.047 1.541 CASCO BIGELOWI 38 1 1.2821 0.0003 0.020 0.041 0.060 MELITA DENTATA 38 1 1.2821 0.0003 0.021 0.006 0.009 ANONYX SP 20 3 3.8462 0.0008 0.050 0.140 0.206 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 38 1 1.2821 0.0001 0.006 0.005 0.007 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 38 1 1.2821 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 27 2 2.5641 0.0004 0.025 0.060 0.089 DULICHIA PORRECTA 14 4 5.1282 0.0203 1.219 0.299 0.441 DECAPODA 38 1 1.2821 0.0063 0.377 0.073 0.108 DECAPODA CRAB 38 1 1.2821 0.0189 1.139 0.484 0.712 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 5 6.4103 0.0452 2.718 2.643 3.890 AXIUS SERRATUS 14 4 5.1282 0.1108 6.658 1.637 2.409 CANCER IRRORATUS 3 14 17.9487 0.0859 5.163 7.136 10.502 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 14 4 5.1282 0.0022 0.134 0.087 0.128 HIPPOLYTIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 187 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=78 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.6(1.3), min=7 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.6643 (0.6070) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 38 1 1.2821 0.0004 0.024 0.007 0.010 CARIDION GORDONI 27 2 2.5641 0.0047 0.284 0.081 0.120 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 38 1 1.2821 0.0004 0.022 0.019 0.028 SPIRONTOCARIS PHIPPSII 38 1 1.2821 0.0001 0.005 0.013 0.020 LITHODIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0083 0.498 0.144 0.212 PAGURUS SP 38 1 1.2821 0.0009 0.055 1.282 1.887 LEANDER TENUICORNIS 14 4 5.1282 0.0798 4.795 1.675 2.465 PANDALIDAE 7 9 11.5385 0.0702 4.220 4.657 6.854 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 14 4 5.1282 0.0336 2.021 1.662 2.446 PANDALUS BOREALIS 38 1 1.2821 0.0301 1.810 0.770 1.133 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 38 1 1.2821 0.0002 0.013 0.321 0.472 ISOPODA 38 1 1.2821 0.0039 0.237 0.610 0.898 CIROLANIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0015 0.088 1.188 1.749 POLITOLANA POLITA 38 1 1.2821 0.0000 0.002 0.003 0.005 CUMACEA 27 2 2.5641 0.0003 0.019 0.087 0.127 EUPHAUSIIDAE 14 4 5.1282 0.1889 11.348 4.176 6.146 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 27 2 2.5641 0.0001 0.007 0.010 0.015 MYSIDACEA 38 1 1.2821 0.0000 0.001 0.427 0.629 OSTRACODA 38 1 1.2821 0.0001 0.004 0.010 0.014 BIVALVIA 20 3 3.8462 0.5863 35.227 3.367 4.955 CEPHALOPODA 38 1 1.2821 0.0092 0.551 0.177 0.261 ASTERIAS SP 9 7 8.9744 0.2041 12.266 3.228 4.751 FISH 20 3 3.8462 0.0001 0.004 0.191 0.281 FISH SCALES 38 1 1.2821 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 CLUPEIDAE 38 1 1.2821 0.0221 1.329 0.259 0.381 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 38 1 1.2821 0.0243 1.458 1.282 1.887 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 4 11 14.1026 0.0055 0.332 6.022 8.862 ANIMAL REMAINS 38 1 1.2821 0.0009 0.056 0.538 0.792 FECAL REMAINS 38 1 1.2821 0.0003 0.020 0.024 0.035 ROCK 27 2 2.5641 0.0002 0.010 0.133 0.195 SAND Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 188 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=57, Stomach samples=385 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.9(0.6), min=4 max=49 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4064 (0.2799) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 92 23.8961 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 57 2 0.5195 0.0023 0.162 0.464 0.610 ANTHOZOA 13 22 5.7143 0.0001 0.004 0.416 0.547 TREMATODA 36 5 1.2987 0.0000 0.001 0.023 0.030 NEMATODA 20 13 3.3766 0.0062 0.438 1.649 2.167 POLYCHAETA 25 10 2.5974 0.0032 0.227 0.661 0.869 LUMBRINERIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.006 FLABELLIGERIDAE 57 2 0.5195 0.0012 0.088 0.179 0.235 NEPHTYIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0001 0.008 0.003 0.004 NEREIDAE 57 2 0.5195 0.0018 0.126 0.184 0.242 SABELLIDAE 6 50 12.9870 0.0194 1.381 4.439 5.833 TEREBELLIDA 67 1 0.2597 0.0184 1.307 0.217 0.285 SIPUNCULA 3 85 22.0779 0.0425 3.019 10.777 14.161 CRUSTACEA 67 1 0.2597 0.0002 0.016 0.020 0.026 CRUSTACEA EGGS 29 8 2.0779 0.0009 0.065 0.726 0.954 AMPHIPODA 5 64 16.6234 0.0080 0.570 4.584 6.023 GAMMARIDEA 13 22 5.7143 0.0007 0.048 0.244 0.320 AMPELISCIDAE 45 4 1.0390 0.0002 0.011 0.155 0.203 AMPELISCA SP 22 12 3.1169 0.0018 0.131 0.517 0.679 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 26 9 2.3377 0.0010 0.072 0.404 0.531 AMPELISCA VADORUM 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 BYBLIS SP 32 7 1.8182 0.0006 0.042 0.050 0.065 BYBLIS SERRATA 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.003 0.021 0.028 AORIDAE 7 47 12.2078 0.0102 0.724 1.456 1.913 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.004 0.008 0.011 UNCIOLA SP 7 47 12.2078 0.0086 0.615 1.490 1.957 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 10 32 8.3117 0.0037 0.266 0.653 0.858 CAPRELLIDAE 22 12 3.1169 0.0058 0.414 1.216 1.598 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 45 4 1.0390 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 COROPHIIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0001 0.004 0.173 0.228 COROPHIUM ACUTUM 57 2 0.5195 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.006 ERICTHONIUS SP 36 5 1.2987 0.0001 0.006 0.202 0.265 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 18 15 3.8961 0.0018 0.125 0.958 1.259 CASCO BIGELOWI 53 3 0.7792 0.0005 0.035 0.260 0.341 GAMMARUS SP 45 4 1.0390 0.0082 0.585 0.562 0.738 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 67 1 0.2597 0.0001 0.007 0.007 0.010 MELITA DENTATA 19 14 3.6364 0.0001 0.010 0.193 0.254 HYPERIIDAE 34 6 1.5584 0.0001 0.009 0.373 0.490 PARATHEMISTO SP 26 9 2.3377 0.0007 0.048 0.844 1.109 LYSIANASSIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 189 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=57, Stomach samples=385 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.9(0.6), min=4 max=49 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4064 (0.2799) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ANONYX SP 57 2 0.5195 0.0001 0.006 0.010 0.013 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 57 2 0.5195 0.0001 0.004 0.058 0.076 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.008 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 67 1 0.2597 0.0003 0.021 0.033 0.043 DULICHIA SP 57 2 0.5195 0.0000 0.001 0.009 0.012 DULICHIA PORRECTA 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.003 0.053 0.070 DECAPODA 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 17 4.4156 0.0043 0.309 1.340 1.761 DECAPODA CRAB 15 20 5.1948 0.0103 0.729 1.773 2.329 DECAPODA SHRIMP 29 8 2.0779 0.0165 1.174 0.658 0.865 AXIUS SERRATUS 12 25 6.4935 0.0036 0.252 0.724 0.951 CANCRIDAE 53 3 0.7792 0.0093 0.659 0.276 0.363 CANCER BOREALIS 26 9 2.3377 0.0074 0.525 0.467 0.614 CANCER IRRORATUS 36 5 1.2987 0.0006 0.042 0.597 0.785 CRANGONIDAE 4 76 19.7403 0.0468 3.328 3.648 4.793 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 45 4 1.0390 0.0396 2.819 0.423 0.555 MUNIDA SP 67 1 0.2597 0.0001 0.008 0.038 0.050 HIPPOLYTIDAE 53 3 0.7792 0.0002 0.017 0.184 0.242 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 57 2 0.5195 0.0001 0.008 0.013 0.018 PAGURIDAE 57 2 0.5195 0.0001 0.009 0.013 0.018 PAGURUS SP 67 1 0.2597 0.0006 0.042 0.119 0.157 PANDALIDAE 9 46 11.9481 0.1344 9.554 5.334 7.009 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 67 1 0.2597 0.0003 0.019 0.069 0.090 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 36 5 1.2987 0.0002 0.012 0.032 0.042 ISOPODA 20 13 3.3766 0.0026 0.186 0.164 0.215 CIROLANIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.008 POLITOLANA POLITA 36 5 1.2987 0.0002 0.012 0.209 0.275 CHIRIDOTEA SP 29 8 2.0779 0.0015 0.108 0.606 0.797 EDOTEA SP 15 20 5.1948 0.0005 0.034 0.123 0.161 CUMACEA 36 5 1.2987 0.0022 0.158 0.331 0.435 EUPHAUSIIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0004 0.032 0.012 0.016 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 45 4 1.0390 0.0001 0.004 0.019 0.025 MYSIDACEA 45 4 1.0390 0.0005 0.034 0.190 0.249 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 34 6 1.5584 0.0000 0.001 0.296 0.389 COPEPODA 67 1 0.2597 0.0000 0.003 0.006 0.007 MOLLUSCA SHELL 45 4 1.0390 0.0000 0.003 0.017 0.022 BIVALVIA 45 4 1.0390 0.0001 0.004 0.027 0.036 GASTROPODA Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHUSS (RED HAKE, SVSPP=077) 190 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=57, Stomach samples=385 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.9(0.6), min=4 max=49 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4064 (0.2799) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 36 5 1.2987 0.1481 10.528 0.911 1.197 CEPHALOPODA 24 11 2.8571 0.0011 0.081 2.404 3.159 CHAETOGNATHA 67 1 0.2597 0.0002 0.011 0.054 0.071 ASTEROIDEA 36 5 1.2987 0.0569 4.044 0.785 1.032 HOLOTHUROIDEA 11 29 7.5325 0.4827 34.322 4.808 6.318 FISH 53 3 0.7792 0.0000 0.002 0.083 0.109 FISH SCALES 67 1 0.2597 0.0515 3.663 0.260 0.341 CLUPEIDAE 57 2 0.5195 0.0864 6.147 0.366 0.480 GADIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0408 2.899 0.260 0.341 OPHIDIIDAE 67 1 0.2597 0.0232 1.650 0.069 0.090 PLEURONECTIFORMES 1 114 29.6104 0.0803 5.712 13.791 18.121 ANIMAL REMAINS 67 1 0.2597 0.0001 0.007 0.009 0.012 FECAL REMAINS 32 7 1.8182 0.0029 0.203 0.225 0.296 ROCK 36 5 1.2987 0.0005 0.033 0.052 0.069 SAND Predator Species = UROPHYCIS REGIA (SPOTTED HAKE, SVSPP=078) 191 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=69, Stomach samples=479 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.5(0.3), min=5 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1444 (0.2022) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 77 16.0752 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 26 7 1.4614 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.009 TREMATODA 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.003 0.034 0.040 ACANTHOCEPHALA 32 6 1.2526 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.009 NEMATODA 49 2 0.4175 0.0003 0.025 0.268 0.320 POLYCHAETA 61 1 0.2088 0.0004 0.032 0.011 0.013 MALDANIDAE 61 1 0.2088 0.0009 0.079 0.061 0.073 PHERUSA AFFINIS 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 NEPHTYS SP 16 19 3.9666 0.0033 0.288 0.672 0.800 TEREBELLIDA 1 111 23.1733 0.0415 3.624 12.495 14.888 CRUSTACEA 61 1 0.2088 0.0001 0.007 0.028 0.034 AMPHIPODA 10 27 5.6367 0.0011 0.095 1.020 1.215 GAMMARIDEA 17 17 3.5491 0.0003 0.030 0.266 0.317 AMPELISCIDAE 35 5 1.0438 0.0016 0.140 0.462 0.550 AMPELISCA VADORUM 23 8 1.6701 0.0271 2.365 1.151 1.372 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 AMPELISCA DECLIVITATIS 18 16 3.3403 0.0028 0.241 1.743 2.077 BYBLIS SERRATA 45 3 0.6263 0.0001 0.005 0.060 0.072 AORIDAE 45 3 0.6263 0.0001 0.010 0.014 0.017 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 8 33 6.8894 0.0040 0.351 1.848 2.203 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 49 2 0.4175 0.0004 0.033 0.171 0.204 CAPRELLIDAE 49 2 0.4175 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 49 2 0.4175 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.008 COROPHIIDAE 49 2 0.4175 0.0000 0.001 0.011 0.014 ERICTHONIUS SP 26 7 1.4614 0.0001 0.008 0.068 0.081 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 19 15 3.1315 0.0012 0.105 1.625 1.937 HYPERIIDAE 7 36 7.5157 0.0063 0.547 5.833 6.951 PARATHEMISTO SP 26 7 1.4614 0.0058 0.511 1.011 1.204 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 40 4 0.8351 0.0000 0.004 0.011 0.013 LYSIANASSIDAE 49 2 0.4175 0.0001 0.009 0.003 0.004 HIPPOMEDON SP 45 3 0.6263 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.001 0.009 0.011 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 32 6 1.2526 0.0001 0.008 0.166 0.198 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 20 11 2.2965 0.0062 0.540 1.245 1.483 DECAPODA 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.001 0.104 0.124 DECAPODA LARVAE 40 4 0.8351 0.0009 0.078 0.343 0.409 DECAPODA CRAB 9 28 5.8455 0.0090 0.790 2.387 2.844 DECAPODA SHRIMP 11 24 5.0104 0.0045 0.397 1.625 1.936 CANCRIDAE 23 8 1.6701 0.0010 0.090 1.293 1.541 CANCER SP Predator Species = UROPHYCIS REGIA (SPOTTED HAKE, SVSPP=078) 192 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=69, Stomach samples=479 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.5(0.3), min=5 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1444 (0.2022) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 26 7 1.4614 0.0031 0.268 0.276 0.329 CANCER BOREALIS 11 24 5.0104 0.0266 2.322 1.762 2.099 CANCER IRRORATUS 14 21 4.3841 0.0029 0.254 1.526 1.818 CRANGONIDAE 2 109 22.7557 0.0473 4.129 10.490 12.500 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 61 1 0.2088 0.0002 0.018 0.026 0.031 PONTOPHILUS SP 35 5 1.0438 0.0013 0.111 0.598 0.712 PONTOPHILUS BREVIROSTRIS 11 24 5.0104 0.0258 2.254 2.277 2.714 MUNIDA SP 26 7 1.4614 0.0137 1.198 1.352 1.611 MUNIDA IRIS 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.004 0.058 0.069 PANDALIDAE 6 53 11.0647 0.0667 5.832 6.669 7.946 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 45 3 0.6263 0.0009 0.077 0.257 0.306 PROCESSIDAE 49 2 0.4175 0.0002 0.015 0.006 0.007 ISOPODA 20 11 2.2965 0.0015 0.135 0.358 0.426 CIROLANIDAE 23 8 1.6701 0.0007 0.062 0.107 0.127 POLITOLANA POLITA 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 EDOTEA SP 49 2 0.4175 0.0000 0.001 0.032 0.038 CUMACEA 49 2 0.4175 0.0000 0.001 0.013 0.015 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 26 7 1.4614 0.0019 0.166 1.139 1.357 EUPHAUSIIDAE 32 6 1.2526 0.0265 2.317 1.238 1.475 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 61 1 0.2088 0.0002 0.016 0.093 0.111 MYSIDACEA 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 35 5 1.0438 0.0000 0.002 0.835 0.995 COPEPODA 40 4 0.8351 0.0012 0.102 0.068 0.080 MOLLUSCA SHELL 35 5 1.0438 0.0108 0.947 0.632 0.753 BIVALVIA 49 2 0.4175 0.0000 0.003 0.021 0.025 PECTINIDAE 61 1 0.2088 0.0007 0.058 0.209 0.249 SOLENIDAE 61 1 0.2088 0.0001 0.010 0.006 0.007 ENSIS DIRECTUS 15 20 4.1754 0.5223 45.644 2.910 3.468 CEPHALOPODA 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.003 0.209 0.249 CHAETOGNATHA 5 55 11.4823 0.1376 12.028 5.328 6.349 FISH 35 5 1.0438 0.0001 0.008 0.011 0.013 FISH SCALES 40 4 0.8351 0.0097 0.851 0.774 0.923 FISH LARVAE 49 2 0.4175 0.0058 0.505 0.384 0.458 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 61 1 0.2088 0.0007 0.060 0.209 0.249 MYCTOPHIDAE 61 1 0.2088 0.0084 0.734 0.193 0.230 AMMODYTES SP 61 1 0.2088 0.0017 0.153 0.017 0.020 COTTIDAE 61 1 0.2088 0.0008 0.070 0.174 0.208 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 49 2 0.4175 0.0811 7.091 0.344 0.410 OPHIDIIDAE 22 10 2.0877 0.0013 0.117 0.727 0.866 PLEURONECTIFORMES Predator Species = UROPHYCIS REGIA (SPOTTED HAKE, SVSPP=078) 193 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=69, Stomach samples=479 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.5(0.3), min=5 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1444 (0.2022) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 65 13.5699 0.0227 1.987 6.388 7.611 ANIMAL REMAINS 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 ANIMAL TUBES 40 4 0.8351 0.0002 0.018 0.140 0.167 ROCK 61 1 0.2088 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 SAND Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHESTERI (LONGFIN HAKE, SVSPP=079) 194 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=9 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.4(1.7), min=16 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1580 (0.0738) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 3 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 2 22.2222 0.0013 0.844 13.527 20.290 CRUSTACEA 4 1 11.1111 0.0007 0.422 1.449 2.174 CIROLANIDAE 1 4 44.4444 0.1527 96.624 44.444 66.667 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 4 1 11.1111 0.0017 1.055 3.623 5.435 FISH 4 1 11.1111 0.0017 1.055 3.623 5.435 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHESTERI (LONGFIN HAKE, SVSPP=079) 195 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.5(3.6), min=20 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3048 (0.1606) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 25.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 2 50.0000 0.2633 86.382 50.000 66.667 CRUSTACEA 2 1 25.0000 0.0415 13.618 25.000 33.333 EUPHAUSIIDAE Predator Species = UROPHYCIS CHESTERI (LONGFIN HAKE, SVSPP=079) 196 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.0(0.4), min=17 max=19 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0665 (0.0327) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 50.0000 0.0050 7.519 9.629 9.629 CRUSTACEA 1 2 50.0000 0.0020 3.008 1.911 1.911 HYPERIIDAE 4 1 25.0000 0.0330 49.624 20.886 20.886 EUPHAUSIIDAE 1 2 50.0000 0.0078 11.654 28.323 28.323 COPEPODA 4 1 25.0000 0.0065 9.774 20.968 20.968 CALANOIDA 4 1 25.0000 0.0123 18.421 18.284 18.284 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS Predator Species = ENCHELYOPUS CIMBRIUS (FOURBEARD ROCKLING, SVSPP=083) 197 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.0(2.8), min=15 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0548 (0.0275) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 1 20.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 40.0000 0.0004 0.730 4.133 5.167 TREMATODA 2 2 40.0000 0.0120 21.898 13.167 16.458 POLYCHAETA 4 1 20.0000 0.0246 44.891 20.000 25.000 SPIONIDAE 4 1 20.0000 0.0006 1.095 10.000 12.500 CRUSTACEA 4 1 20.0000 0.0004 0.730 0.333 0.417 BIVALVIA 1 3 60.0000 0.0168 30.657 32.367 40.458 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = BROSME BROSME (CUSK, SVSPP=084) 198 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=83.7(4.2), min=65 max=94 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2213 (0.0905) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 42.8571 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 14.2857 0.0001 0.065 0.026 0.046 TREMATODA 3 1 14.2857 0.0143 6.456 9.217 16.129 CIROLANIDAE 3 1 14.2857 0.0023 1.033 0.485 0.849 CEPHALOPODA 1 3 42.8571 0.1396 63.073 33.614 58.825 ANIMAL REMAINS 3 1 14.2857 0.0650 29.374 13.800 24.151 ROCK Predator Species = BROSME BROSME (CUSK, SVSPP=084) 199 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=25, Stomach samples=44 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=67.3(3.0), min=15 max=100 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4859 (0.2029) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 27 61.3636 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 1 2.2727 0.0001 0.028 0.026 0.066 TREMATODA 3 2 4.5455 0.0116 2.390 0.364 0.942 POLYCHAETA 6 1 2.2727 0.0002 0.042 0.241 0.623 ONUPHIDAE 3 2 4.5455 0.0060 1.235 4.529 11.723 CRUSTACEA 6 1 2.2727 0.0001 0.023 0.134 0.346 GAMMARIDEA 6 1 2.2727 0.0016 0.327 1.872 4.844 CAPRELLIDAE 6 1 2.2727 0.0252 5.178 0.791 2.048 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 1 2.2727 0.0140 2.877 2.273 5.882 HIPPOLYTIDAE 6 1 2.2727 0.0058 1.183 0.084 0.218 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 6 1 2.2727 0.1144 23.543 2.273 5.882 MAJIDAE 6 1 2.2727 0.0356 7.321 1.119 2.896 PAGURIDAE 6 1 2.2727 0.0100 2.058 2.273 5.882 PANDALIDAE 6 1 2.2727 0.0449 9.243 2.273 5.882 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 6 1 2.2727 0.0022 0.458 2.273 5.882 EUPHAUSIIDAE 6 1 2.2727 0.0015 0.299 2.273 5.882 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 6 1 2.2727 0.0002 0.042 0.003 0.008 MOLLUSCA SHELL 6 1 2.2727 0.0000 0.005 0.027 0.069 BIVALVIA 6 1 2.2727 0.0075 1.539 2.273 5.882 OPHIURA SP 6 1 2.2727 0.0000 0.005 0.000 0.001 OPHIURA ROBUSTA 6 1 2.2727 0.0710 14.604 1.040 2.691 OPHIURA SARSI 3 2 4.5455 0.0302 6.212 2.461 6.370 FISH 6 1 2.2727 0.0000 0.005 0.016 0.042 FISH SCALES 6 1 2.2727 0.0505 10.403 0.741 1.917 ARTEDIELLUS UNCINATUS 2 4 9.0909 0.0387 7.961 9.065 23.463 ANIMAL REMAINS 6 1 2.2727 0.0147 3.017 0.215 0.556 ROCK Predator Species = BROSME BROSME (CUSK, SVSPP=084) 200 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=55.8(4.6), min=30 max=85 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0606 (0.0536) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 9 81.8182 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.150 0.015 0.084 TREMATODA 2 1 9.0909 0.0068 11.244 9.091 50.000 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 1 9.0909 0.0144 23.688 2.426 13.345 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 2 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.150 0.015 0.084 FISH SCALES 2 1 9.0909 0.0393 64.768 6.634 36.486 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MACROURIDAE (GRENADIERS, SVSPP=090) 201 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.3(0.3), min=27 max=28 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1373 (0.0312) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 1 33.3333 0.0113 8.252 5.903 5.903 POLYCHAETA 2 2 66.6667 0.0027 1.942 2.282 2.282 MALDANIDAE 5 1 33.3333 0.0030 2.184 1.563 1.563 LUMBRINERIDAE 5 1 33.3333 0.0060 4.369 3.125 3.125 AMPHARETIDAE 5 1 33.3333 0.0050 3.641 2.604 2.604 CRUSTACEA 5 1 33.3333 0.0017 1.214 0.868 0.868 GAMMARIDEA 2 2 66.6667 0.0243 17.718 16.245 16.245 CIROLANIDAE 5 1 33.3333 0.0003 0.243 0.174 0.174 CUMACEA 2 2 66.6667 0.0063 4.612 3.871 3.871 PSEUDOMMA AFFINE 1 3 100.0000 0.0767 55.825 63.367 63.367 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = NEZUMIA BAIRDI (MARLIN-SPIKE, SVSPP=091) 202 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.2(1.3), min=16 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2583 (0.0518) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 10.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 10.0000 0.0009 0.348 0.464 0.515 POLYCHAETA 2 1 10.0000 0.0014 0.542 0.309 0.343 POLITOLANA POLITA 2 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.039 0.049 0.054 CUMACEA 1 9 90.0000 0.2556 98.955 89.091 98.990 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 2 1 10.0000 0.0003 0.116 0.087 0.096 MYSIDACEA Predator Species = COELORHYNCHUS CARMINATUS (LONGNOSE GRENADIER, SVSPP=093) 203 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=17 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.6(0.6), min=11 max=19 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2014 (0.0594) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 9 52.9412 0.0478 23.744 26.216 26.216 POLYCHAETA 8 4 23.5294 0.0021 1.022 1.760 1.760 LUMBRINERIS SP 8 4 23.5294 0.0120 5.958 4.520 4.520 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 14 2 11.7647 0.0114 5.666 3.095 3.095 NINOE NIGRIPES 1 10 58.8235 0.0553 27.453 23.263 23.263 OPHELINA SP 14 2 11.7647 0.0004 0.175 0.074 0.074 GLYCERA SP 6 5 29.4118 0.0042 2.074 4.177 4.177 GLYCERA AMERICANA 17 1 5.8824 0.0035 1.723 1.169 1.169 NEPHTYS SP 17 1 5.8824 0.0331 16.414 3.119 3.119 NEPHTYS INCISA 17 1 5.8824 0.0004 0.204 0.110 0.110 SPIONIDAE 8 4 23.5294 0.0049 2.424 4.983 4.983 CRUSTACEA 14 2 11.7647 0.0009 0.467 0.634 0.634 AMPHIPODA 2 9 52.9412 0.0012 0.584 0.849 0.849 AMPELISCA SP 8 4 23.5294 0.0032 1.606 2.148 2.148 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 4 8 47.0588 0.0064 3.154 6.192 6.192 UNCIOLA SP 6 5 29.4118 0.0005 0.234 1.068 1.068 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 17 1 5.8824 0.0002 0.117 0.290 0.290 DECAPODA 8 4 23.5294 0.0004 0.175 0.290 0.290 CUMACEA 13 3 17.6471 0.0005 0.263 1.354 1.354 CENTROPAGES SP 4 8 47.0588 0.0132 6.542 14.691 14.691 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = COELORHYNCHUS CARMINATUS (LONGNOSE GRENADIER, SVSPP=093) 204 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.0(.), min=24 max=24 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1980 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0960 48.485 48.485 48.485 CRUSTACEA 1 1 100.0000 0.1020 51.515 51.515 51.515 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSUS HIPPOGLOSSUS (ATLANTIC HALIBUT, SVSPP=101) 205 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=14 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=66.2(7.4), min=33 max=120 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 42.8633 (28.3131) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 28.5714 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 1 7.1429 0.0094 0.022 1.096 1.535 DECAPODA SHRIMP 5 1 7.1429 0.0022 0.005 0.065 0.091 CANCRIDAE 5 1 7.1429 0.1075 0.251 3.635 5.090 CANCER IRRORATUS 5 1 7.1429 0.0017 0.004 0.050 0.071 CRANGONIDAE 5 1 7.1429 0.1436 0.335 3.905 5.466 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 2 14.2857 0.1046 0.244 3.531 4.943 PAGURIDAE 5 1 7.1429 0.0851 0.199 7.143 10.000 PAGURUS SP 5 1 7.1429 0.0520 0.121 6.047 8.465 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 5 1 7.1429 0.0209 0.049 0.569 0.797 PAGURUS POLLICARIS 5 1 7.1429 0.1634 0.381 4.034 5.648 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 5 1 7.1429 0.0044 0.010 0.120 0.169 PANDALIDAE 5 1 7.1429 0.0606 0.141 1.647 2.306 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 5 1 7.1429 0.0006 0.001 0.017 0.024 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 5 1 7.1429 12.7052 29.641 7.143 10.000 ILLEX SP 1 4 28.5714 2.6209 6.114 21.935 30.709 FISH 5 1 7.1429 5.5214 12.881 1.480 2.072 GADUS MORHUA 5 1 7.1429 21.1250 49.285 5.663 7.928 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 3 2 14.2857 0.0374 0.087 0.944 1.322 ANIMAL REMAINS 5 1 7.1429 0.0974 0.227 2.403 3.365 ROCK Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSUS HIPPOGLOSSUS (ATLANTIC HALIBUT, SVSPP=101) 206 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=24, Stomach samples=32 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=62.8(3.9), min=32 max=111 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 33.5206 (11.5953) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 9 28.1250 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 10 1 3.1250 0.0001 0.000 0.003 0.004 HYDROZOA 10 1 3.1250 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 TREMATODA 10 1 3.1250 0.0004 0.001 0.001 0.001 NEMATODA 7 2 6.2500 0.0017 0.005 0.053 0.074 AMPHIPODA 10 1 3.1250 0.0004 0.001 0.001 0.002 GAMMARIDEA 10 1 3.1250 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCA SP 10 1 3.1250 5.2128 15.551 3.125 4.348 CANCER BOREALIS 10 1 3.1250 0.0185 0.055 0.827 1.151 CANCER IRRORATUS 10 1 3.1250 0.0132 0.039 0.267 0.372 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 3 3 9.3750 0.0825 0.246 7.268 10.112 PAGURIDAE 10 1 3.1250 0.0385 0.115 2.423 3.372 PAGURUS SP 10 1 3.1250 0.0684 0.204 2.026 2.819 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 10 1 3.1250 0.0242 0.072 1.518 2.113 PANDALIDAE 10 1 3.1250 0.0954 0.285 0.247 0.343 PANDALUS BOREALIS 10 1 3.1250 0.0001 0.000 0.002 0.003 MYSIDACEA 10 1 3.1250 0.0666 0.199 0.172 0.240 TRIDONTA BOREALIS 10 1 3.1250 0.0648 0.193 0.180 0.251 CEPHALOPODA 10 1 3.1250 7.4859 22.332 3.125 4.348 ILLEX SP 2 7 21.8750 2.3894 7.128 16.712 23.252 FISH 10 1 3.1250 0.0046 0.014 0.540 0.751 FISH LARVAE 3 3 9.3750 0.8829 2.634 4.296 5.976 CLUPEIDAE 10 1 3.1250 1.0103 3.014 2.512 3.494 ALOSA AESTIVALIS 3 3 9.3750 11.3079 33.734 9.375 13.043 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 3 3 9.3750 2.3097 6.890 7.665 10.664 AMMODYTES SP 7 2 6.2500 0.0563 0.168 4.188 5.827 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 10 1 3.1250 2.3141 6.903 1.710 2.380 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 7 2 6.2500 0.0697 0.208 3.493 4.860 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 1 3.1250 0.0023 0.007 0.143 0.200 ROCK Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSUS HIPPOGLOSSUS (ATLANTIC HALIBUT, SVSPP=101) 207 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.0(1.7), min=27 max=91 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 14.0368 (3.6802) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 14 25.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 12 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 TREMATODA 12 1 1.7857 0.0019 0.014 0.979 1.305 CRUSTACEA 8 3 5.3571 0.3166 2.255 1.092 1.455 DECAPODA CRAB 7 4 7.1429 0.1545 1.101 1.540 2.053 DECAPODA SHRIMP 8 3 5.3571 0.0989 0.705 2.888 3.850 CANCER IRRORATUS 12 1 1.7857 0.0027 0.019 0.083 0.111 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 12 1 1.7857 0.0058 0.041 0.010 0.014 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 12 1 1.7857 0.0092 0.065 0.039 0.052 PAGURUS SP 5 6 10.7143 0.6636 4.728 6.488 8.651 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 12 1 1.7857 0.0283 0.202 0.531 0.707 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 12 1 1.7857 0.0671 0.478 1.786 2.381 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 4 7 12.5000 0.5003 3.564 4.542 6.056 PANDALIDAE 1 18 32.1429 4.2996 30.631 22.023 29.364 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 12 1 1.7857 0.0088 0.063 0.606 0.808 PANDALUS SP 12 1 1.7857 0.1088 0.775 0.997 1.329 PANDALUS BOREALIS 6 5 8.9286 0.5712 4.069 3.562 4.749 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 12 1 1.7857 0.0039 0.028 0.009 0.012 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 8 3 5.3571 3.1851 22.691 5.357 7.143 CEPHALOPODA 12 1 1.7857 0.7145 5.090 1.786 2.381 OCTOPODA 3 10 17.8571 0.6608 4.707 10.417 13.890 FISH 12 1 1.7857 1.1976 8.532 1.786 2.381 GADIDAE 12 1 1.7857 0.0172 0.123 1.180 1.573 ASPIDOPHOROIDES MONOPTERYGIUS 12 1 1.7857 0.0503 0.358 0.824 1.099 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 12 1 1.7857 0.7236 5.155 1.652 2.203 HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES 12 1 1.7857 0.3801 2.708 1.672 2.230 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 8 3 5.3571 0.2615 1.863 1.211 1.615 ANIMAL REMAINS 12 1 1.7857 0.0035 0.025 0.154 0.206 PLANTS 12 1 1.7857 0.0015 0.011 1.786 2.381 ROCK Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 208 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=20 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.9(3.5), min=6 max=70 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4044 (1.0954) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 5 25.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 10 1 5.0000 0.0113 0.805 3.754 5.006 ANTHOZOA 2 5 25.0000 0.0108 0.765 8.038 10.717 POLYCHAETA 10 1 5.0000 0.0001 0.004 0.122 0.163 MALDANIDAE 10 1 5.0000 0.0017 0.121 2.833 3.778 AMPHARETIDAE 10 1 5.0000 0.0002 0.011 0.366 0.488 GAMMARIDEA 4 4 20.0000 0.0311 2.215 14.403 19.204 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 6 2 10.0000 0.0009 0.064 3.157 4.209 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 10 1 5.0000 0.0007 0.046 0.637 0.850 COROPHIIDAE 10 1 5.0000 0.0001 0.007 2.500 3.333 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 6 2 10.0000 0.0013 0.089 0.354 0.472 MAERA DANAE 10 1 5.0000 0.0021 0.146 0.681 0.908 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 2 10.0000 0.0007 0.050 2.716 3.621 CHIRIDOTEA SP 10 1 5.0000 0.0017 0.117 0.714 0.952 BIVALVIA 10 1 5.0000 0.0037 0.263 5.000 6.667 ARCTICA ISLANDICA 10 1 5.0000 0.2430 17.303 4.772 6.363 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 10 1 5.0000 1.0831 77.125 5.000 6.667 OPHIUROIDEA 1 7 35.0000 0.0060 0.424 14.258 19.010 ANIMAL REMAINS 6 2 10.0000 0.0024 0.171 1.231 1.641 ROCK 5 3 15.0000 0.0039 0.274 4.464 5.951 SAND Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 209 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=133, Stomach samples=831 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.6(0.4), min=5 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4042 (0.0351) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 420 50.5415 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 55 1 0.1203 0.0010 0.247 0.120 0.243 ANTHOZOA 10 25 3.0084 0.0001 0.017 0.652 1.317 TREMATODA 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.007 0.009 0.019 NEMERTEA 7 40 4.8135 0.0014 0.340 1.888 3.817 NEMATODA 4 77 9.2659 0.0044 1.084 1.838 3.715 POLYCHAETA 25 5 0.6017 0.0001 0.035 0.210 0.425 AMPHINOMIDAE 43 2 0.2407 0.0000 0.007 0.082 0.166 MALDANIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.007 0.038 0.076 EUNICIDAE 33 3 0.3610 0.0001 0.019 0.050 0.101 LUMBRINERIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.002 0.021 0.042 NINOE NIGRIPES 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 FLABELLIGERIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.006 0.004 0.007 PARAONIDAE 30 4 0.4813 0.0001 0.033 0.268 0.542 OWENIIDAE 43 2 0.2407 0.0009 0.227 0.123 0.249 APHRODITIDAE 21 7 0.8424 0.0015 0.364 0.473 0.957 NEPHTYIDAE 33 3 0.3610 0.0005 0.131 0.164 0.333 NEPHTYS SP 25 5 0.6017 0.0002 0.041 0.025 0.050 POLYNOIDAE 14 11 1.3237 0.0017 0.419 0.385 0.779 SABELLIDAE 33 3 0.3610 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.017 CIRRATULIDAE 17 9 1.0830 0.0005 0.118 0.266 0.537 SPIONIDAE 30 4 0.4813 0.0001 0.014 0.009 0.018 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 6 50 6.0168 0.0005 0.113 3.220 6.511 TEREBELLIDA 9 29 3.4898 0.0020 0.486 1.043 2.110 AMPHARETIDAE 12 16 1.9254 0.0001 0.031 0.463 0.936 CRUSTACEA 25 5 0.6017 0.0007 0.168 0.128 0.258 AMPHIPODA 14 11 1.3237 0.0001 0.035 0.397 0.802 GAMMARIDEA 20 8 0.9627 0.0001 0.014 0.121 0.245 AMPELISCIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA SP 43 2 0.2407 0.0000 0.005 0.010 0.021 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 25 5 0.6017 0.0001 0.029 0.310 0.626 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 CAPRELLIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.006 COROPHIIDAE 17 9 1.0830 0.0001 0.031 0.228 0.460 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.004 OEDICEROTIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.001 0.017 0.035 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.012 0.044 0.088 DECAPODA 33 3 0.3610 0.0074 1.827 0.269 0.545 DECAPODA SHRIMP 43 2 0.2407 0.0000 0.003 0.031 0.063 CRANGONIDAE Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 210 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=133, Stomach samples=831 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.6(0.4), min=5 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4042 (0.0351) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 43 2 0.2407 0.0014 0.345 0.226 0.458 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 55 1 0.1203 0.0006 0.157 0.084 0.170 HIPPOLYTIDAE 43 2 0.2407 0.0046 1.131 0.230 0.465 PANDALIDAE 22 6 0.7220 0.0062 1.535 0.604 1.221 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 55 1 0.1203 0.0052 1.284 0.120 0.243 PANDALUS BOREALIS 55 1 0.1203 0.0029 0.710 0.120 0.243 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.004 0.023 0.046 ANTHURIDAE 33 3 0.3610 0.0000 0.003 0.037 0.074 CUMACEA 43 2 0.2407 0.0016 0.386 0.135 0.274 EUPHAUSIIDAE 30 4 0.4813 0.0015 0.382 0.326 0.659 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 22 6 0.7220 0.0000 0.009 0.360 0.727 MYSIDACEA 25 5 0.6017 0.0000 0.002 0.401 0.811 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.005 0.003 0.006 PSEUDOMMA SP 33 3 0.3610 0.0000 0.002 0.131 0.265 COPEPODA 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.000 0.030 0.061 CALANOIDA 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.006 TANAIDAE 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.004 PYCNOGONIDA 33 3 0.3610 0.0023 0.572 0.177 0.358 MOLLUSCA SHELL 8 34 4.0915 0.0218 5.386 1.228 2.484 BIVALVIA 55 1 0.1203 0.0003 0.080 0.017 0.034 BATHYARCA SP 22 6 0.7220 0.0108 2.674 0.510 1.031 LIMOPSIS SP 43 2 0.2407 0.0001 0.024 0.079 0.160 NUCULANA SP 33 3 0.3610 0.0000 0.012 0.022 0.045 YOLDIA SP 55 1 0.1203 0.0044 1.088 0.120 0.243 YOLDIA THRACIAEFORMIS 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 43 2 0.2407 0.0004 0.096 0.213 0.431 NUDIBRANCHIA 11 20 2.4067 0.0515 12.742 1.992 4.028 ECHINODERMATA 17 9 1.0830 0.0026 0.632 0.717 1.450 ECHINOIDEA 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 5 60 7.2202 0.0384 9.493 5.660 11.443 OPHIUROIDEA 55 1 0.1203 0.0002 0.057 0.120 0.243 AMPHIOPLUS SP 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.001 0.012 0.025 AXIOGNATHUS SQUAMATUS 55 1 0.1203 0.0000 0.011 0.120 0.243 OPHIOPHOLIS SP 13 14 1.6847 0.0049 1.210 1.314 2.656 OPHIURA SP 43 2 0.2407 0.0009 0.227 0.152 0.308 OPHIURA ROBUSTA 2 129 15.5235 0.1695 41.928 13.551 27.398 OPHIURA SARSI 55 1 0.1203 0.0005 0.118 0.028 0.056 ASCIDIACEA 33 3 0.3610 0.0000 0.001 0.061 0.124 FISH SCALES 3 100 12.0337 0.0360 8.908 6.718 13.583 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 211 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=133, Stomach samples=831 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.6(0.4), min=5 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4042 (0.0351) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 43 2 0.2407 0.0007 0.162 0.029 0.058 ANIMAL EGGS 33 3 0.3610 0.0001 0.025 0.018 0.035 PLANTS 55 1 0.1203 0.0021 0.514 0.120 0.243 WOOD 43 2 0.2407 0.0017 0.427 0.075 0.151 ROCK 14 11 1.3237 0.0072 1.773 0.650 1.314 SAND Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 212 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=551 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.9(0.6), min=4 max=67 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0309 (0.1992) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 213 38.6570 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 54 1 0.1815 0.0001 0.005 0.005 0.008 PORIFERA 54 1 0.1815 0.0002 0.023 0.007 0.011 ANTHOZOA 5 42 7.6225 0.0001 0.012 2.558 4.170 TREMATODA 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMERTEA 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 ASCHELMINTHS 5 42 7.6225 0.0012 0.117 2.703 4.406 NEMATODA 7 32 5.8076 0.0067 0.651 1.671 2.725 POLYCHAETA 26 6 1.0889 0.0003 0.028 0.389 0.634 MALDANIDAE 54 1 0.1815 0.0004 0.036 0.181 0.296 MALDANE SP 54 1 0.1815 0.0006 0.061 0.161 0.262 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 54 1 0.1815 0.0003 0.032 0.170 0.277 LUMBRINERIDAE 54 1 0.1815 0.0002 0.018 0.171 0.279 NINOE NIGRIPES 36 3 0.5445 0.0001 0.009 0.010 0.016 ONUPHIDAE 54 1 0.1815 0.0013 0.123 0.033 0.054 ONUPHIS EREMITA 19 11 1.9964 0.0019 0.181 1.342 2.187 OWENIIDAE 43 2 0.3630 0.0018 0.176 0.075 0.123 APHRODITIDAE 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 GONIADIDAE 32 4 0.7260 0.0005 0.052 0.373 0.608 NEPHTYIDAE 43 2 0.3630 0.0008 0.075 0.360 0.587 NEPHTYS SP 54 1 0.1815 0.0002 0.015 0.126 0.205 NEPHTYS INCISA 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.001 0.060 0.099 PHYLLODOCIDAE 32 4 0.7260 0.0005 0.044 0.056 0.092 POLYNOIDAE 14 16 2.9038 0.0032 0.307 2.379 3.879 SABELLIDAE 43 2 0.3630 0.0008 0.077 0.101 0.164 POTAMILLA NEGLECTA 2 56 10.1633 0.0038 0.364 5.557 9.058 TEREBELLIDA 19 11 1.9964 0.0005 0.053 0.572 0.933 AMPHARETIDAE 36 3 0.5445 0.0009 0.085 0.269 0.438 TEREBELLIDAE 13 20 3.6298 0.0074 0.716 2.006 3.270 CRUSTACEA 54 1 0.1815 0.0001 0.007 0.102 0.166 AMPHIPODA 8 25 4.5372 0.0004 0.039 1.325 2.160 GAMMARIDEA 43 2 0.3630 0.0000 0.001 0.073 0.119 AMPELISCIDAE 28 5 0.9074 0.0000 0.002 0.457 0.745 AORIDAE 43 2 0.3630 0.0000 0.003 0.069 0.112 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 UNCIOLA SP 16 14 2.5408 0.0003 0.028 1.492 2.433 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 54 1 0.1815 0.0001 0.008 0.021 0.034 UNCIOLA SERRATA 17 13 2.3593 0.0002 0.018 0.744 1.214 COROPHIIDAE 43 2 0.3630 0.0000 0.003 0.020 0.033 ERICTHONIUS SP Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 213 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=551 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.9(0.6), min=4 max=67 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0309 (0.1992) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 23 9 1.6334 0.0002 0.018 0.618 1.007 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 54 1 0.1815 0.0001 0.008 0.002 0.004 CASCO BIGELOWI 18 12 2.1779 0.0020 0.197 0.981 1.599 DECAPODA SHRIMP 26 6 1.0889 0.0085 0.826 0.651 1.061 PAGURIDAE 36 3 0.5445 0.0009 0.091 0.255 0.415 PAGURUS SP 54 1 0.1815 0.0033 0.316 0.156 0.255 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 43 2 0.3630 0.0040 0.387 0.316 0.516 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 43 2 0.3630 0.0023 0.220 0.363 0.592 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 54 1 0.1815 0.0011 0.111 0.117 0.191 PANDALIDAE 21 10 1.8149 0.0131 1.272 1.580 2.576 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 54 1 0.1815 0.0132 1.284 0.181 0.296 PANDALUS BOREALIS 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.001 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.000 0.181 0.296 CUMACEA 36 3 0.5445 0.0001 0.012 0.500 0.816 EUPHAUSIIDAE 10 22 3.9927 0.0457 4.431 3.634 5.925 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 28 5 0.9074 0.0000 0.002 0.142 0.232 MYSIDACEA 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.000 0.016 0.027 COPEPODA 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.001 0.181 0.296 MOLLUSCA 32 4 0.7260 0.0074 0.721 0.317 0.516 MOLLUSCA SHELL 23 9 1.6334 0.0008 0.081 0.650 1.059 BIVALVIA 32 4 0.7260 0.0036 0.349 0.667 1.087 NUCULANA SP 25 7 1.2704 0.0071 0.686 0.992 1.617 YOLDIA SP 43 2 0.3630 0.0011 0.107 0.305 0.497 YOLDIA LIMATULA 28 5 0.9074 0.0088 0.852 0.894 1.458 YOLDIA THRACIAEFORMIS 54 1 0.1815 0.0015 0.148 0.031 0.051 PECTINIDAE 36 3 0.5445 0.0090 0.877 0.245 0.399 CHLAMYS ISLANDICA 54 1 0.1815 0.0007 0.064 0.003 0.005 CHLAMYS ISLANDICA SHELL 36 3 0.5445 0.0002 0.016 0.237 0.386 GASTROPODA 54 1 0.1815 0.0001 0.009 0.008 0.014 TECTONATICA PUSILLA 43 2 0.3630 0.0011 0.107 0.278 0.453 ECHINODERMATA 54 1 0.1815 0.0063 0.609 0.181 0.296 ASTERIIDAE 14 16 2.9038 0.0442 4.287 1.584 2.582 ECHINOIDEA 28 5 0.9074 0.0151 1.461 0.413 0.674 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 10 22 3.9927 0.5688 55.178 3.752 6.116 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 9 23 4.1742 0.0256 2.485 1.815 2.959 OPHIUROIDEA 43 2 0.3630 0.0093 0.899 0.363 0.592 OPHIACANTHA BIDENTATA 54 1 0.1815 0.0015 0.142 0.029 0.048 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 4 43 7.8040 0.1303 12.642 5.516 8.992 OPHIURA SARSI 54 1 0.1815 0.0017 0.166 0.162 0.264 CRINOIDEA Predator Species = HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES (AMERICAN PLAICE, SVSPP=102) 214 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=551 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.9(0.6), min=4 max=67 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0309 (0.1992) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 54 1 0.1815 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 BRYOZOA 36 3 0.5445 0.0004 0.037 0.511 0.832 FISH 54 1 0.1815 0.0004 0.042 0.171 0.280 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 3 53 9.6189 0.0109 1.054 5.087 8.292 ANIMAL REMAINS 54 1 0.1815 0.0001 0.013 0.001 0.002 PLANTS 12 21 3.8113 0.0447 4.335 1.126 1.836 ROCK 21 10 1.8149 0.0007 0.072 0.485 0.791 SAND Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS (SUMMER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=103) 215 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=8 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.3(4.4), min=45 max=81 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 8.7485 (4.4717) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 12.5000 0.0490 0.560 12.500 25.000 FISH 3 1 12.5000 3.9188 44.793 12.500 25.000 BATRACHOIDIDAE 2 2 25.0000 4.7808 54.647 25.000 50.000 AMMODYTES SP Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS (SUMMER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=103) 216 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=467 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=34.6(0.4), min=15 max=77 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.0799 (0.4757) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 281 60.1713 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 22 1 0.2141 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 NEMATODA 13 2 0.4283 0.0001 0.005 0.428 1.075 CRUSTACEA 22 1 0.2141 0.0004 0.019 0.198 0.498 GAMMARIDEA 22 1 0.2141 0.0066 0.317 0.199 0.500 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 13 2 0.4283 0.0017 0.084 0.428 1.075 DECAPODA 22 1 0.2141 0.0001 0.002 0.214 0.538 DECAPODA CRAB 22 1 0.2141 0.0000 0.002 0.214 0.538 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 2 0.4283 0.0022 0.107 0.428 1.075 CANCRIDAE 7 12 2.5696 0.0174 0.835 1.897 4.763 CANCER IRRORATUS 5 15 3.2120 0.0047 0.225 1.260 3.163 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 22 1 0.2141 0.0011 0.053 0.214 0.538 MUNIDA SP 22 1 0.2141 0.0017 0.083 0.065 0.164 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 22 1 0.2141 0.0011 0.051 0.214 0.538 PARAPENAEUS POLITUS 8 7 1.4989 0.0230 1.106 1.093 2.744 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 13 2 0.4283 0.0014 0.065 0.428 1.075 ACETES AMERICANUS 3 43 9.2077 0.0743 3.575 5.613 14.094 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 22 1 0.2141 0.0012 0.058 0.082 0.205 STOMATOPODA 13 2 0.4283 0.0015 0.071 0.225 0.564 PLATYSQUILLA ENODIS 22 1 0.2141 0.0000 0.001 0.214 0.538 BIVALVIA 5 15 3.2120 0.1307 6.283 2.344 5.886 CEPHALOPODA 22 1 0.2141 0.0000 0.002 0.031 0.077 CEPHALOPODA BEAKS 22 1 0.2141 0.0105 0.505 0.214 0.538 LOLIGO SP 10 5 1.0707 0.6254 30.068 1.042 2.617 LOLIGO PEALEII 22 1 0.2141 0.0051 0.245 0.214 0.538 LOLLIGUNCULA BREVIS 22 1 0.2141 0.0218 1.050 0.203 0.511 ILLEX SP 2 74 15.8458 0.3290 15.819 12.734 31.971 FISH 22 1 0.2141 0.0000 0.000 0.019 0.049 FISH SCALES 22 1 0.2141 0.1530 7.354 0.214 0.538 CLUPEIDAE 11 4 0.8565 0.0536 2.577 0.851 2.137 ETRUMEUS TERES 13 2 0.4283 0.0119 0.571 0.428 1.075 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 22 1 0.2141 0.0161 0.772 0.214 0.538 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 22 1 0.2141 0.0084 0.405 0.214 0.538 CYPRINODON VARIEGATUS 22 1 0.2141 0.0032 0.154 0.214 0.538 GADIDAE 13 2 0.4283 0.0140 0.674 0.410 1.029 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 4 20 4.2827 0.4650 22.356 3.969 9.965 AMMODYTES SP 22 1 0.2141 0.0345 1.660 0.214 0.538 OPHIDIIDAE 13 2 0.4283 0.0235 1.129 0.428 1.075 CYNOSCION REGALIS 22 1 0.2141 0.0027 0.129 0.184 0.463 ULVARIA SUBBIFURCATA Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS (SUMMER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=103) 217 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=141, Stomach samples=467 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=34.6(0.4), min=15 max=77 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.0799 (0.4757) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 22 1 0.2141 0.0017 0.083 0.141 0.353 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 12 3 0.6424 0.0084 0.403 0.642 1.613 BOTHIDAE 22 1 0.2141 0.0075 0.363 0.214 0.538 PARALICHTHYS SP 22 1 0.2141 0.0104 0.501 0.196 0.492 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 9 6 1.2848 0.0047 0.228 0.853 2.143 ANIMAL REMAINS 22 1 0.2141 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 ROCK 13 2 0.4283 0.0001 0.006 0.221 0.556 SAND Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS (SUMMER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=103) 218 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=72 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.6(0.7), min=18 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1650 (0.0936) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 60 83.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 1.3889 0.0000 0.025 1.389 8.333 CRUSTACEA 3 1 1.3889 0.0002 0.093 0.005 0.031 DECAPODA 3 1 1.3889 0.0015 0.918 1.097 6.582 CANCER IRRORATUS 3 1 1.3889 0.0052 3.157 1.389 8.333 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 1 1.3889 0.0003 0.202 0.242 1.449 PINNIXA CHAETOPTERANA 3 1 1.3889 0.0001 0.042 0.050 0.302 PORTUNIDAE 3 1 1.3889 0.0014 0.859 1.389 8.333 ACETES AMERICANUS 3 1 1.3889 0.0000 0.025 0.053 0.321 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 3 1 1.3889 0.0073 4.419 1.389 8.333 HETEROSQUILLA SP 2 5 6.9444 0.0249 15.067 6.891 41.346 FISH 3 1 1.3889 0.0405 24.545 1.380 8.282 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 3 1 1.3889 0.0835 50.589 1.389 8.333 TRIGLOPS MURRAYI 3 1 1.3889 0.0001 0.059 0.003 0.020 PLANTS Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS (SUMMER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=103) 219 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=25, Stomach samples=85 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.2(1.1), min=28 max=82 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 10.0716 (3.2776) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 44 51.7647 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 1 1.1765 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000 NEMATODA 6 1 1.1765 0.0200 0.198 0.397 0.823 CRUSTACEA 6 1 1.1765 0.0004 0.004 0.047 0.098 GAMMARIDEA 6 1 1.1765 0.0174 0.172 1.176 2.439 CANCRIDAE 6 1 1.1765 0.0005 0.005 0.066 0.138 CRANGONIDAE 6 1 1.1765 0.0001 0.001 0.002 0.003 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 1 1.1765 0.0392 0.389 0.778 1.613 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 4 6 7.0588 0.9574 9.506 5.360 11.113 CEPHALOPODA 6 1 1.1765 0.2130 2.115 1.176 2.439 LOLIGO SP 6 1 1.1765 0.3992 3.963 1.176 2.439 LOLIGO PEALEII 6 1 1.1765 2.0977 20.828 1.176 2.439 ILLEX SP 2 21 24.7059 3.8062 37.792 22.132 45.883 FISH 6 1 1.1765 0.1387 1.378 1.176 2.439 CLUPEIDAE 5 2 2.3529 0.1372 1.362 2.353 4.878 ENGRAULIDAE 3 10 11.7647 2.2301 22.142 11.182 23.182 AMMODYTES SP 6 1 1.1765 0.0145 0.144 0.035 0.074 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS OBLONGUS (FOURSPOT FLOUNDER, SVSPP=104) 220 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.8(0.7), min=16 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2676 (0.6802) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 20 35.7143 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 14 1 1.7857 0.0016 0.130 0.794 1.235 CESTODA 6 6 10.7143 0.0004 0.035 0.066 0.102 NEMATODA 4 7 12.5000 0.0226 1.784 7.540 11.728 CRUSTACEA 14 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.007 GAMMARIDEA 14 1 1.7857 0.0024 0.190 0.731 1.136 AMPELISCIDAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0020 0.156 0.660 1.026 BYBLIS SERRATA 8 3 5.3571 0.0007 0.055 0.168 0.261 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 10 2 3.5714 0.0002 0.018 0.102 0.159 CAPRELLIDAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0028 0.218 1.915 2.978 DECAPODA 14 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.011 0.059 0.091 DECAPODA CRAB 14 1 1.7857 0.0111 0.878 0.926 1.441 DECAPODA SHRIMP 2 16 28.5714 0.1429 11.277 20.549 31.966 CANCER IRRORATUS 4 7 12.5000 0.0161 1.268 3.437 5.347 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 14 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.008 0.268 0.417 MUNIDA SP 14 1 1.7857 0.0012 0.092 1.786 2.778 HIPPOLYTIDAE 14 1 1.7857 0.0026 0.201 0.163 0.254 PALAEMONETES SP 14 1 1.7857 0.0114 0.903 1.783 2.773 PANDALIDAE 3 10 17.8571 0.0735 5.797 13.647 21.229 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 10 2 3.5714 0.0210 1.658 2.331 3.625 ALBUNEA SP 14 1 1.7857 0.0016 0.127 0.303 0.471 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 8 3 5.3571 0.6138 48.424 2.480 3.858 CEPHALOPODA 14 1 1.7857 0.3221 25.414 1.786 2.778 OCTOPODA 14 1 1.7857 0.0042 0.334 0.797 1.240 FISH 7 5 8.9286 0.0124 0.976 1.825 2.839 ANIMAL REMAINS 14 1 1.7857 0.0005 0.038 0.146 0.227 ANIMAL EGGS 14 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.006 0.022 0.034 SAND Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS OBLONGUS (FOURSPOT FLOUNDER, SVSPP=104) 221 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=68, Stomach samples=388 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.4(0.2), min=3 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3315 (0.0453) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 137 35.3093 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.004 CESTODA 24 3 0.7732 0.0002 0.061 0.170 0.262 NEMERTEA 17 5 1.2887 0.0001 0.027 0.169 0.261 NEMATODA 34 1 0.2577 0.0007 0.225 0.258 0.398 APHRODITIDAE 22 4 1.0309 0.0006 0.180 1.031 1.594 SABELLIDAE 17 5 1.2887 0.0009 0.269 0.304 0.470 TEREBELLIDA 3 56 14.4330 0.0112 3.393 6.766 10.459 CRUSTACEA 22 4 1.0309 0.0001 0.029 0.068 0.105 GAMMARIDEA 24 3 0.7732 0.0000 0.004 0.008 0.012 AMPELISCIDAE 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.006 0.172 0.266 AMPELISCA SP 24 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.019 0.272 0.421 AORIDAE 14 8 2.0619 0.0006 0.193 0.234 0.362 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 12 10 2.5773 0.0008 0.234 0.329 0.509 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.006 0.004 0.006 COROPHIUM ACUTUM 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HYPERIIDAE 29 2 0.5155 0.0003 0.084 0.142 0.219 DECAPODA 34 1 0.2577 0.0003 0.089 0.247 0.382 DECAPODA LARVAE 11 11 2.8351 0.0016 0.480 1.482 2.291 DECAPODA CRAB 8 32 8.2474 0.0114 3.428 4.895 7.567 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 39 10.0515 0.0151 4.544 4.966 7.676 CANCRIDAE 29 2 0.5155 0.0005 0.162 0.274 0.423 CANCER SP 34 1 0.2577 0.0011 0.330 0.029 0.045 CANCER BOREALIS 5 41 10.5670 0.0288 8.677 7.495 11.586 CANCER IRRORATUS 16 7 1.8041 0.0017 0.505 0.918 1.420 CRANGONIDAE 2 69 17.7835 0.0249 7.504 8.496 13.133 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 29 2 0.5155 0.0002 0.072 0.018 0.029 SCLEROCRANGON BOREAS 12 10 2.5773 0.0118 3.562 1.713 2.648 MUNIDA SP 17 5 1.2887 0.0084 2.521 0.898 1.388 MUNIDA IRIS 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.002 0.030 0.046 CARIDION GORDONI 17 5 1.2887 0.0016 0.470 0.524 0.810 PANDALIDAE 9 25 6.4433 0.0560 16.898 5.066 7.831 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 CUMACEA 34 1 0.2577 0.0010 0.293 0.236 0.365 EUPHAUSIIDAE 34 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.032 0.045 0.070 MYSIDACEA 10 18 4.6392 0.0226 6.826 3.291 5.087 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.009 0.014 0.022 STOMATOPODA 34 1 0.2577 0.0002 0.048 0.026 0.041 MOLLUSCA SHELL 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.004 0.014 0.021 GASTROPODA Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS OBLONGUS (FOURSPOT FLOUNDER, SVSPP=104) 222 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=68, Stomach samples=388 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.4(0.2), min=3 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3315 (0.0453) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 14 8 2.0619 0.0403 12.153 1.118 1.728 CEPHALOPODA 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.011 0.029 0.045 ILLEX SP 29 2 0.5155 0.0217 6.553 0.505 0.781 SEPIOLIDAE 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.006 CHAETOGNATHA 4 42 10.8247 0.0320 9.644 6.787 10.492 FISH 24 3 0.7732 0.0000 0.002 0.168 0.259 FISH SCALES 34 1 0.2577 0.0020 0.616 0.235 0.364 GADIDAE 34 1 0.2577 0.0088 2.666 0.258 0.398 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 34 1 0.2577 0.0056 1.681 0.258 0.398 OPHIDIIDAE 17 5 1.2887 0.0007 0.225 0.282 0.437 PLEURONECTIFORMES 29 2 0.5155 0.0057 1.713 0.324 0.500 BOTHIDAE 34 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.043 0.258 0.398 PLEURONECTIDAE 7 34 8.7629 0.0108 3.265 3.600 5.565 ANIMAL REMAINS 34 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.002 0.110 0.171 PLANTS 24 3 0.7732 0.0008 0.230 0.145 0.224 ROCK Predator Species = PARALICHTHYS OBLONGUS (FOURSPOT FLOUNDER, SVSPP=104) 223 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.9(0.6), min=16 max=40 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3947 (0.1564) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 25 44.6429 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 17 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.018 0.014 0.025 NEMERTEA 10 2 3.5714 0.0017 0.439 1.672 3.021 POLYCHAETA 7 3 5.3571 0.0041 1.045 1.387 2.505 NEPHTYIDAE 17 1 1.7857 0.0033 0.832 1.274 2.301 SABELLIDAE 17 1 1.7857 0.0057 1.439 0.670 1.210 GOLFINGIA CATHARINAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0049 1.253 1.301 2.351 CRUSTACEA 7 3 5.3571 0.0049 1.253 2.767 4.998 GAMMARIDEA 10 2 3.5714 0.0000 0.009 0.164 0.297 AMPELISCIDAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0001 0.018 2.110 3.812 AORIDAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0003 0.068 0.177 0.320 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 10 2 3.5714 0.0006 0.149 0.338 0.610 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 10 2 3.5714 0.0037 0.937 1.083 1.956 CASCO BIGELOWI 17 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.005 0.053 0.095 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.032 1.136 2.053 DECAPODA SHRIMP 4 6 10.7143 0.0561 14.206 8.016 14.481 CANCER IRRORATUS 2 7 12.5000 0.0181 4.579 2.757 4.980 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 17 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.023 1.786 3.226 HYAS SP 7 3 5.3571 0.0233 5.900 3.137 5.668 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 17 1 1.7857 0.0004 0.109 1.261 2.277 PANDALUS SP LARVAE 17 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.005 0.162 0.293 MYSIDACEA 17 1 1.7857 0.1524 38.606 1.786 3.226 LOLIGO SP 5 5 8.9286 0.0174 4.416 7.374 13.321 FISH 17 1 1.7857 0.0002 0.041 0.473 0.854 FISH LARVAE 2 7 12.5000 0.0601 15.220 8.892 16.063 GADUS MORHUA 17 1 1.7857 0.0124 3.144 1.536 2.775 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 17 1 1.7857 0.0030 0.760 1.786 3.226 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 17 1 1.7857 0.0004 0.104 0.048 0.087 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 6 4 7.1429 0.0213 5.393 2.199 3.972 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 224 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=80, Stomach samples=470 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.0(0.5), min=3 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4430 (0.0572) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 155 32.9787 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 31 10 2.1277 0.0039 0.881 0.499 0.744 ANTHOZOA 84 1 0.2128 0.0001 0.021 0.208 0.310 ACTINIARIA 40 6 1.2766 0.0067 1.502 0.595 0.888 CERIANTHIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 TREMATODA 28 14 2.9787 0.0023 0.524 0.329 0.491 NEMERTEA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 ACANTHOCEPHALA 38 7 1.4894 0.0000 0.003 0.025 0.037 NEMATODA 14 34 7.2340 0.0221 4.990 2.060 3.074 POLYCHAETA 65 2 0.4255 0.0001 0.012 0.024 0.036 AMPHINOMIDAE 9 49 10.4255 0.0041 0.922 0.929 1.386 MALDANIDAE 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.008 0.008 0.012 EUNICIDAE 21 20 4.2553 0.0076 1.726 0.994 1.483 LUMBRINERIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0015 0.335 0.242 0.360 LUMBRINERIS SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0002 0.048 0.131 0.195 ONUPHIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.005 0.015 0.023 FLABELLIGERIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0004 0.087 0.073 0.108 PHERUSA SP 65 2 0.4255 0.0004 0.081 0.099 0.147 OPHELIIDAE 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.010 OPHELIA SP 40 6 1.2766 0.0008 0.182 0.198 0.295 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 56 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.004 PARAONIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0002 0.056 0.026 0.038 OWENIIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0003 0.068 0.023 0.034 APHRODITIDAE 47 5 1.0638 0.0000 0.008 0.020 0.030 GLYCERIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 GLYCERA SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.004 GLYCERA CAPITATA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.004 0.006 0.009 GONIADIDAE 26 15 3.1915 0.0017 0.380 0.170 0.254 NEPHTYIDAE 40 6 1.2766 0.0005 0.117 0.040 0.059 NEREIDAE 22 18 3.8298 0.0004 0.088 0.090 0.135 PHYLLODOCIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.003 PHYLLODOCE SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.004 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 47 5 1.0638 0.0004 0.101 0.074 0.110 POLYNOIDAE 56 3 0.6383 0.0005 0.117 0.039 0.059 SIGALIONIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0008 0.170 0.036 0.054 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SPHAERODORIDAE 56 3 0.6383 0.0007 0.149 0.229 0.342 SABELLIDAE 84 1 0.2128 0.0002 0.035 0.012 0.018 SERPULIDAE 53 4 0.8511 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.004 CIRRATULIDAE Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 225 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=80, Stomach samples=470 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.0(0.5), min=3 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4430 (0.0572) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 15 29 6.1702 0.0175 3.949 3.213 4.794 SPIONIDAE 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SPIOPHANES SP 8 51 10.8511 0.1005 22.684 5.070 7.566 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 4 85 18.0851 0.0228 5.144 4.765 7.110 TEREBELLIDA 23 17 3.6170 0.0012 0.277 0.201 0.300 AMPHARETIDAE 17 27 5.7447 0.0005 0.105 2.924 4.362 CRUSTACEA 30 11 2.3404 0.0007 0.154 0.897 1.338 AMPHIPODA 4 85 18.0851 0.0065 1.478 3.236 4.828 GAMMARIDEA 13 35 7.4468 0.0005 0.118 0.549 0.819 AMPELISCIDAE 56 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.004 0.022 0.032 AMPELISCA SP 40 6 1.2766 0.0002 0.056 0.200 0.298 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 12 38 8.0851 0.0099 2.244 1.728 2.579 BYBLIS SERRATA 65 2 0.4255 0.0002 0.038 0.016 0.024 HAPLOOPS SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.005 AORIDAE 7 53 11.2766 0.0086 1.935 1.871 2.791 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.005 UNCIOLA SP 3 120 25.5319 0.0186 4.208 4.890 7.297 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 84 1 0.2128 0.0003 0.076 0.039 0.059 UNCIOLA DISSIMILIS 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.006 0.150 0.224 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 18 23 4.8936 0.0006 0.140 0.393 0.586 CAPRELLIDAE 56 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 COROPHIIDAE 16 28 5.9574 0.0007 0.164 0.920 1.373 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 36 8 1.7021 0.0001 0.026 0.038 0.056 HAUSTORIIDAE 40 6 1.2766 0.0005 0.104 0.311 0.464 LYSIANASSIDAE 84 1 0.2128 0.0003 0.071 0.045 0.067 ANONYX SARSI 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.009 0.020 0.031 HIPPOMEDON SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.007 0.003 0.004 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.001 ORCHOMENELLA SP 33 9 1.9149 0.0015 0.339 0.344 0.513 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 25 16 3.4043 0.0002 0.049 0.133 0.198 OEDICEROTIDAE 53 4 0.8511 0.0001 0.013 0.022 0.032 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.002 0.015 0.023 SYNCHELIDIUM SP 31 10 2.1277 0.0001 0.017 0.148 0.220 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 28 14 2.9787 0.0002 0.045 0.071 0.106 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 26 15 3.1915 0.0002 0.039 0.083 0.124 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 65 2 0.4255 0.0001 0.012 0.069 0.102 PLEUSTES PANOPLUS 40 6 1.2766 0.0003 0.061 0.097 0.145 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 65 2 0.4255 0.0001 0.030 0.049 0.072 DECAPODA 47 5 1.0638 0.0000 0.009 0.044 0.065 DECAPODA CRAB Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 226 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=80, Stomach samples=470 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.0(0.5), min=3 max=58 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4430 (0.0572) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 36 8 1.7021 0.0008 0.180 0.179 0.267 DECAPODA SHRIMP 56 3 0.6383 0.0001 0.017 0.052 0.078 CANCRIDAE 38 7 1.4894 0.0003 0.065 0.104 0.156 CANCER IRRORATUS 65 2 0.4255 0.0003 0.071 0.083 0.124 CRANGONIDAE 10 42 8.9362 0.0079 1.785 2.757 4.114 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 56 3 0.6383 0.0002 0.036 0.083 0.123 PAGURIDAE 23 17 3.6170 0.0003 0.076 0.158 0.236 PAGURUS SP 47 5 1.0638 0.0018 0.412 0.447 0.667 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 65 2 0.4255 0.0007 0.151 0.283 0.422 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 65 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.006 0.002 0.003 ISOPODA 56 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.011 0.010 0.016 CIROLANIDAE 65 2 0.4255 0.0001 0.024 0.006 0.009 POLITOLANA POLITA 19 21 4.4681 0.0004 0.080 0.364 0.543 CHIRIDOTEA SP 40 6 1.2766 0.0001 0.023 0.014 0.020 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 19 21 4.4681 0.0001 0.018 0.098 0.146 CUMACEA 33 9 1.9149 0.0014 0.314 1.035 1.544 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CIRRIPEDIA 84 1 0.2128 0.0002 0.042 0.054 0.081 COPEPODA 84 1 0.2128 0.0001 0.028 0.010 0.015 MOLLUSCA 11 40 8.5106 0.0070 1.590 1.326 1.979 BIVALVIA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.011 0.011 0.017 YOLDIA SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 PECTINIDAE 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.009 0.009 0.013 TELLINA SP 84 1 0.2128 0.0001 0.014 0.023 0.034 GASTROPODA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.006 0.004 0.005 CYCLOSTREMATIDAE 53 4 0.8511 0.0001 0.028 0.023 0.034 ECHINOIDEA 65 2 0.4255 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.011 0.127 0.189 OPHIUROIDEA 33 9 1.9149 0.0024 0.533 0.362 0.541 ASCIDIACEA 47 5 1.0638 0.0019 0.425 0.409 0.610 FISH 2 154 32.7660 0.0473 10.681 13.213 19.715 ANIMAL REMAINS 47 5 1.0638 0.0019 0.424 0.312 0.466 ANIMAL EGGS 84 1 0.2128 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.006 FECAL REMAINS 56 3 0.6383 0.0000 0.008 0.032 0.047 ROCK 6 72 15.3191 0.1180 26.644 5.623 8.390 SAND Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 227 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=4 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=36.0(0.4), min=35 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5990 (0.2524) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 100.0000 0.4175 69.699 69.545 69.545 POLYCHAETA 4 2 50.0000 0.0308 5.134 3.615 3.615 MALDANIDAE 11 1 25.0000 0.0123 2.045 0.986 0.986 NINOE NIGRIPES 2 3 75.0000 0.0268 4.466 10.420 10.420 NEPHTYIDAE 11 1 25.0000 0.0008 0.125 0.099 0.099 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 4 2 50.0000 0.0143 2.379 1.467 1.467 SPIONIDAE 4 2 50.0000 0.0065 1.085 0.702 0.702 AMPHARETIDAE 11 1 25.0000 0.0133 2.212 1.066 1.066 TEREBELLIDAE 4 2 50.0000 0.0085 1.419 0.902 0.902 GAMMARIDEA 11 1 25.0000 0.0008 0.125 0.346 0.346 AMPELISCIDAE 4 2 50.0000 0.0408 6.803 4.702 4.702 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 2 3 75.0000 0.0080 1.336 3.602 3.602 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 11 1 25.0000 0.0005 0.083 0.282 0.282 CAPRELLIDAE 4 2 50.0000 0.0013 0.209 0.494 0.494 CUMACEA 11 1 25.0000 0.0050 0.835 0.402 0.402 DIASTYLIS SP 4 2 50.0000 0.0123 2.045 1.370 1.370 BIVALVIA Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 228 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=28, Stomach samples=159 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.8(0.5), min=8 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4131 (0.0469) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 43 27.0440 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 39 4 2.5157 0.0064 1.550 1.079 1.479 ANTHOZOA 64 1 0.6289 0.0043 1.048 0.622 0.852 CERIANTHIDAE 17 12 7.5472 0.0122 2.945 1.871 2.564 NEMERTEA 11 18 11.3208 0.0073 1.769 0.995 1.364 POLYCHAETA 29 7 4.4025 0.0030 0.723 0.546 0.748 AMPHINOMIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0197 4.763 0.622 0.852 EUPHROSINIDAE 9 20 12.5786 0.0031 0.746 0.290 0.398 MALDANIDAE 12 17 10.6918 0.0079 1.906 1.121 1.537 LUMBRINERIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0025 0.601 0.210 0.288 PARANINOE BREVIPES 32 6 3.7736 0.0017 0.413 0.127 0.174 FLABELLIGERIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0001 0.026 0.044 0.060 OPHELIIDAE 41 3 1.8868 0.0003 0.067 0.172 0.236 OPHELIA SP 50 2 1.2579 0.0003 0.073 0.107 0.146 OPHELINA SP 23 9 5.6604 0.0040 0.976 0.320 0.438 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 64 1 0.6289 0.0001 0.024 0.007 0.009 ORBINIIDAE 37 5 3.1447 0.0002 0.059 0.018 0.024 PARAONIDAE 26 8 5.0314 0.0022 0.539 0.840 1.151 GLYCERIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0001 0.012 0.003 0.004 GONIADIDAE 19 11 6.9182 0.0109 2.651 1.647 2.257 NEPHTYIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0046 1.119 0.478 0.655 NEPHTYS BUCERA 64 1 0.6289 0.0031 0.740 0.234 0.320 NEREIDAE 32 6 3.7736 0.0003 0.078 0.061 0.084 PHYLLODOCIDAE 41 3 1.8868 0.0001 0.032 0.015 0.020 PHYLLODOCE SP 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.006 0.002 0.002 POLYNOIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0011 0.273 0.562 0.770 SIGALIONIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 SPHAERODORIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 SYLLIDAE 32 6 3.7736 0.0098 2.380 0.736 1.009 SABELLIDAE 15 15 9.4340 0.0119 2.873 1.879 2.576 CIRRATULIDAE 32 6 3.7736 0.0093 2.254 0.786 1.078 SPIONIDAE 19 11 6.9182 0.0327 7.912 3.652 5.005 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 1 62 38.9937 0.0584 14.132 11.889 16.297 TEREBELLIDA 12 17 10.6918 0.0039 0.947 0.725 0.993 AMPHARETIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0001 0.033 0.028 0.038 ARCHIANNELIDA 29 7 4.4025 0.0024 0.576 0.585 0.802 CRUSTACEA 32 6 3.7736 0.0026 0.632 0.572 0.784 AMPHIPODA 3 50 31.4465 0.0058 1.396 3.184 4.365 GAMMARIDEA 8 26 16.3522 0.0019 0.455 0.568 0.778 AMPELISCIDAE Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 229 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=28, Stomach samples=159 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.8(0.5), min=8 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4131 (0.0469) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 37 5 3.1447 0.0003 0.082 0.033 0.045 AMPELISCA SP 23 9 5.6604 0.0020 0.481 0.606 0.830 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 50 2 1.2579 0.0001 0.032 0.011 0.015 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 10 19 11.9497 0.0074 1.786 1.183 1.622 BYBLIS SERRATA 41 3 1.8868 0.0001 0.030 0.033 0.045 AORIDAE 14 16 10.0629 0.0019 0.463 0.283 0.388 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 64 1 0.6289 0.0002 0.049 0.010 0.013 UNCIOLA SP 2 54 33.9623 0.0268 6.480 5.590 7.662 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 64 1 0.6289 0.0002 0.049 0.629 0.862 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 39 4 2.5157 0.0001 0.015 0.007 0.009 CAPRELLIDAE 26 8 5.0314 0.0014 0.349 0.241 0.330 COROPHIIDAE 41 3 1.8868 0.0000 0.008 0.008 0.012 ERICTHONIUS SP 41 3 1.8868 0.0002 0.058 0.039 0.054 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 64 1 0.6289 0.0001 0.024 0.011 0.015 CASCO BIGELOWI 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.006 0.020 0.027 HAUSTORIIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0001 0.014 0.037 0.050 LYSIANASSIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0011 0.268 0.229 0.314 ORCHOMENELLA PINGUIS 26 8 5.0314 0.0014 0.332 0.705 0.966 OEDICEROTIDAE 19 11 6.9182 0.0001 0.035 0.014 0.020 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 41 3 1.8868 0.0001 0.017 0.004 0.006 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 50 2 1.2579 0.0002 0.052 0.010 0.013 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.008 0.031 0.042 DECAPODA CRAB 50 2 1.2579 0.0016 0.399 0.776 1.064 DECAPODA SHRIMP 50 2 1.2579 0.0004 0.090 0.064 0.088 CANCRIDAE 64 1 0.6289 0.0005 0.129 0.614 0.842 CRANGONIDAE 17 12 7.5472 0.0208 5.026 4.666 6.396 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 64 1 0.6289 0.0001 0.023 0.038 0.052 PAGURIDAE 41 3 1.8868 0.0162 3.910 0.872 1.196 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 50 2 1.2579 0.0002 0.053 0.017 0.024 ISOPODA 41 3 1.8868 0.0000 0.009 0.004 0.006 ANTHURIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0001 0.035 0.146 0.201 CIROLANIDAE 50 2 1.2579 0.0004 0.100 0.064 0.088 POLITOLANA POLITA 50 2 1.2579 0.0001 0.014 0.020 0.027 CHIRIDOTEA SP 41 3 1.8868 0.0001 0.023 0.033 0.045 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 7 33 20.7547 0.0013 0.314 0.292 0.400 CUMACEA 64 1 0.6289 0.0001 0.035 0.012 0.017 EUPHAUSIA SP 29 7 4.4025 0.0012 0.292 1.479 2.028 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 16 13 8.1761 0.0004 0.097 0.151 0.207 BIVALVIA 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 GASTROPODA Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 230 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=28, Stomach samples=159 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.8(0.5), min=8 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4131 (0.0469) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 23 9 5.6604 0.0007 0.175 0.424 0.581 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 64 1 0.6289 0.0002 0.059 0.008 0.011 HOLOTHUROIDEA 22 10 6.2893 0.0073 1.763 1.335 1.830 ASCIDIACEA 4 44 27.6730 0.0391 9.456 9.440 12.939 ANIMAL REMAINS 64 1 0.6289 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 ANIMAL EGGS 6 36 22.6415 0.0439 10.624 6.170 8.458 SAND Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 231 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=412 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.5(0.4), min=7 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4418 (0.1125) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 169 41.0194 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 65 3 0.7282 0.0000 0.008 0.127 0.216 HYDROZOA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 SERTULARIA SP 75 2 0.4854 0.0059 1.330 0.246 0.417 ANTHOZOA 97 1 0.2427 0.0001 0.015 0.013 0.022 CESTODA 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.007 TREMATODA 36 7 1.6990 0.0005 0.112 0.141 0.240 NEMERTEA 28 10 2.4272 0.0001 0.012 0.496 0.841 NEMATODA 6 78 18.9320 0.0365 8.267 3.235 5.485 POLYCHAETA 45 5 1.2136 0.0006 0.143 0.193 0.328 AMPHINOMIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0001 0.017 0.022 0.037 EUPHROSINIDAE 13 26 6.3107 0.0020 0.446 0.281 0.476 MALDANIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0002 0.040 0.013 0.022 PRAXILLELLA SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 RHODINE LOVENI 97 1 0.2427 0.0005 0.103 0.039 0.066 ARABELLIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0059 1.343 0.073 0.125 DRILONEREIS SP 75 2 0.4854 0.0005 0.110 0.004 0.006 DRILONEREIS LONGA 75 2 0.4854 0.0001 0.023 0.014 0.024 DRILONEREIS MAGNA 15 23 5.5825 0.0030 0.676 0.453 0.768 LUMBRINERIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0007 0.150 0.042 0.071 LUMBRINERIS SP 57 4 0.9709 0.0002 0.045 0.015 0.026 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 65 3 0.7282 0.0002 0.038 0.012 0.020 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 57 4 0.9709 0.0007 0.151 0.028 0.048 NINOE NIGRIPES 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.007 0.001 0.002 ONUPHIDAE 36 7 1.6990 0.0027 0.622 0.373 0.632 FLABELLIGERIDAE 39 6 1.4563 0.0006 0.128 0.047 0.079 PHERUSA SP 57 4 0.9709 0.0011 0.239 0.080 0.136 PHERUSA AFFINIS 28 10 2.4272 0.0017 0.381 0.170 0.288 OPHELIIDAE 39 6 1.4563 0.0037 0.838 0.296 0.501 OPHELIA SP 17 21 5.0971 0.0069 1.558 0.615 1.042 OPHELINA SP 19 18 4.3689 0.0027 0.600 0.308 0.523 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.005 ORBINIIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 PARAONIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PARAONIS SP 57 4 0.9709 0.0003 0.071 0.102 0.173 OWENIIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 GLYCERIDAE 65 3 0.7282 0.0000 0.009 0.009 0.015 GONIADIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0003 0.060 0.024 0.041 GONIADA MACULATA 97 1 0.2427 0.0001 0.021 0.008 0.014 GONIADELLA SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 232 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=412 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.5(0.4), min=7 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4418 (0.1125) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 97 1 0.2427 0.0006 0.142 0.036 0.062 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 18 20 4.8544 0.0066 1.494 0.764 1.295 NEPHTYIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0004 0.085 0.022 0.037 NEPHTYS SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0020 0.451 0.177 0.300 NEREIDAE 57 4 0.9709 0.0001 0.019 0.006 0.010 PHYLLODOCIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.005 0.009 0.015 PHYLLODOCE SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.003 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 75 2 0.4854 0.0001 0.030 0.006 0.010 SIGALIONIDAE 19 18 4.3689 0.0093 2.105 1.447 2.454 SABELLIDAE 65 3 0.7282 0.0017 0.395 0.200 0.339 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 23 16 3.8835 0.0005 0.123 0.140 0.238 CIRRATULIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.004 0.000 0.000 CIRRATULUS SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0018 0.402 0.132 0.223 THARYX SP 26 11 2.6699 0.0138 3.118 0.496 0.840 SPIONIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PRIONOSPIO SP 39 6 1.4563 0.0031 0.712 0.490 0.831 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 75 2 0.4854 0.0002 0.054 0.025 0.042 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 4 97 23.5437 0.0229 5.179 6.172 10.465 TEREBELLIDA 21 17 4.1262 0.0021 0.472 0.302 0.512 AMPHARETIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.003 AMPHARETE SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 AMPHARETE ACUTIFRONS 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.005 0.000 0.000 MELINNA CRISTATA 65 3 0.7282 0.0001 0.013 0.009 0.015 TEREBELLIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.004 TRICHOBRANCHIDAE 30 9 2.1845 0.0010 0.226 0.081 0.138 TEREBELLIDES STROEMII 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.009 SIPUNCULA 26 11 2.6699 0.0007 0.151 1.642 2.783 CRUSTACEA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 13 26 6.3107 0.0081 1.839 1.211 2.054 AMPHIPODA 5 80 19.4175 0.0072 1.620 2.845 4.823 GAMMARIDEA 10 46 11.1650 0.0020 0.464 1.011 1.714 AMPELISCIDAE 39 6 1.4563 0.0004 0.101 0.037 0.062 AMPELISCA SP 12 38 9.2233 0.0114 2.592 1.246 2.112 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 30 9 2.1845 0.0016 0.354 0.253 0.428 AMPELISCA VADORUM 16 22 5.3398 0.0016 0.366 0.555 0.942 BYBLIS SERRATA 7 77 18.6893 0.0269 6.090 3.317 5.624 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 UNCIOLA SP 3 122 29.6117 0.0194 4.396 5.446 9.234 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 24 13 3.1553 0.0002 0.036 0.428 0.725 CAPRELLIDAE Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 233 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=412 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.5(0.4), min=7 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4418 (0.1125) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 39 6 1.4563 0.0003 0.063 0.020 0.033 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 45 5 1.2136 0.0003 0.058 0.083 0.141 COROPHIIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 COROPHIUM SP 11 40 9.7087 0.0992 22.463 0.670 1.136 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 45 5 1.2136 0.0004 0.089 0.036 0.060 CASCO BIGELOWI 75 2 0.4854 0.0083 1.875 0.108 0.182 GAMMARUS SP 36 7 1.6990 0.0169 3.823 0.763 1.294 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 57 4 0.9709 0.0002 0.034 0.012 0.021 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 MELITA NITIDA 57 4 0.9709 0.0000 0.008 0.006 0.010 HAUSTORIIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 ISCHYROCERIDAE 45 5 1.2136 0.0001 0.023 0.078 0.132 LYSIANASSIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 HIPPOMEDON SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.002 HIPPOMEDON PROPINQUUS 97 1 0.2427 0.0001 0.034 0.055 0.093 ORCHOMENELLA PINGUIS 97 1 0.2427 0.0001 0.026 0.026 0.045 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 45 5 1.2136 0.0001 0.015 0.012 0.021 OEDICEROTIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 MONOCULODES SP 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.008 0.006 0.010 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 PHOTIS DENTATA 45 5 1.2136 0.0000 0.007 0.021 0.035 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 65 3 0.7282 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.002 HARPINIA SP 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.006 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 65 3 0.7282 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PLEUSTIDAE 45 5 1.2136 0.0095 2.144 0.524 0.889 DULICHIA SP 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.008 0.107 0.181 DULICHIA PORRECTA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 STEGOCEPHALUS INFLATUS 45 5 1.2136 0.0002 0.040 0.050 0.085 DECAPODA 30 9 2.1845 0.0003 0.062 0.387 0.656 DECAPODA CRAB 65 3 0.7282 0.0001 0.031 0.377 0.639 DECAPODA SHRIMP 97 1 0.2427 0.0005 0.115 0.210 0.355 AXIUS SERRATUS 34 8 1.9417 0.0005 0.120 0.196 0.332 CANCRIDAE 45 5 1.2136 0.0007 0.150 0.262 0.443 CANCER IRRORATUS 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.002 0.049 0.082 CRANGONIDAE 25 12 2.9126 0.0161 3.649 1.560 2.646 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 65 3 0.7282 0.0000 0.004 0.010 0.016 ISOPODA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 PTILANTHURA TENUIS Predator Species = PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS (YELLOWTAIL FLOUNDER, SVSPP=105) 234 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=67, Stomach samples=412 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.5(0.4), min=7 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4418 (0.1125) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 45 5 1.2136 0.0002 0.055 0.269 0.455 CIROLANIDAE 75 2 0.4854 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.007 POLITOLANA POLITA 30 9 2.1845 0.0002 0.037 0.100 0.169 CHIRIDOTEA SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.004 CHIRIDOTEA ALMYRA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 9 51 12.3786 0.0005 0.104 0.467 0.792 CUMACEA 57 4 0.9709 0.0003 0.059 0.019 0.033 DIASTYLIS SP 39 6 1.4563 0.0005 0.120 0.057 0.096 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 34 8 1.9417 0.0003 0.057 0.035 0.059 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 45 5 1.2136 0.0000 0.008 0.003 0.006 EUDORELLA SP 97 1 0.2427 0.0002 0.040 0.037 0.063 EUPHAUSIIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0010 0.234 0.148 0.252 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 MOLLUSCA 97 1 0.2427 0.0020 0.461 0.025 0.042 MOLLUSCA SHELL 21 17 4.1262 0.0012 0.271 0.369 0.625 BIVALVIA 75 2 0.4854 0.0001 0.023 0.021 0.036 PECTINIDAE 97 1 0.2427 0.0002 0.049 0.050 0.084 ECHINODERMATA 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.008 0.054 0.091 ECHINOIDEA 75 2 0.4854 0.0001 0.018 0.023 0.039 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 97 1 0.2427 0.0002 0.036 0.031 0.053 ASCIDIACEA 75 2 0.4854 0.0002 0.047 0.065 0.110 FISH 45 5 1.2136 0.0000 0.003 0.247 0.419 FISH SCALES 2 131 31.7961 0.0389 8.798 12.124 20.555 ANIMAL REMAINS 97 1 0.2427 0.0000 0.007 0.002 0.003 ANIMAL EGGS 97 1 0.2427 0.0008 0.180 0.035 0.059 PLANTS 65 3 0.7282 0.0001 0.013 0.047 0.080 ROCK 8 57 13.8350 0.0170 3.847 3.094 5.246 SAND Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 235 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=496 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.6(0.4), min=12 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8279 (0.2974) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 158 31.8548 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 76 4 0.8065 0.0057 0.203 0.219 0.321 PORIFERA 62 6 1.2097 0.0091 0.323 0.087 0.128 CNIDARIA 4 85 17.1371 0.0996 3.522 3.219 4.724 HYDROZOA 62 6 1.2097 0.0077 0.274 0.140 0.206 OBELIA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 THUIARIA THUJA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SIPHONOPHORA 9 64 12.9032 0.5520 19.519 9.399 13.793 ANTHOZOA 84 3 0.6048 0.0335 1.186 0.437 0.641 ACTINIARIA 5 83 16.7339 0.6436 22.758 9.098 13.351 CERIANTHIDAE 17 33 6.6532 0.0565 1.999 1.160 1.702 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 84 3 0.6048 0.0069 0.245 0.390 0.572 CERIANTHUS BOREALIS 76 4 0.8065 0.0202 0.715 0.806 1.183 CERIANTHEOPSIS AMERICANA 134 1 0.2016 0.0054 0.190 0.044 0.065 CTENOPHORA 18 32 6.4516 0.0490 1.732 0.718 1.054 NEMERTEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0023 0.082 0.018 0.026 CEREBRATULUS SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0004 0.014 0.020 0.029 MICRURA SP 28 16 3.2258 0.0029 0.104 0.058 0.086 NEMATODA 2 109 21.9758 0.1940 6.861 5.944 8.722 POLYCHAETA 30 15 3.0242 0.0014 0.048 0.044 0.064 MALDANIDAE 84 3 0.6048 0.0016 0.056 0.083 0.122 CLYMENELLA SP 62 6 1.2097 0.0017 0.061 0.020 0.029 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 62 6 1.2097 0.0005 0.018 0.017 0.025 CLYMENELLA ZONALIS 47 8 1.6129 0.0017 0.059 0.908 1.332 EUCLYMENE COLLARIS 84 3 0.6048 0.0002 0.006 0.016 0.023 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.004 0.003 0.004 MARPHYSA SP 84 3 0.6048 0.0003 0.010 0.013 0.019 MARPHYSA BELLI 62 6 1.2097 0.0114 0.404 0.402 0.591 LUMBRINERIDAE 47 8 1.6129 0.0124 0.439 0.199 0.292 LUMBRINERIS SP 21 28 5.6452 0.0554 1.959 1.278 1.875 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 84 3 0.6048 0.0015 0.053 0.016 0.024 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.002 NINOE NIGRIPES 76 4 0.8065 0.0050 0.177 0.139 0.203 FLABELLIGERIDAE 62 6 1.2097 0.0006 0.022 0.015 0.022 PHERUSA SP 34 12 2.4194 0.0472 1.671 0.727 1.067 PHERUSA AFFINIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0004 0.015 0.030 0.045 OPHELIA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 134 1 0.2016 0.0002 0.008 0.000 0.001 ORBINIIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SCOLOPLOS SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 236 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=496 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.6(0.4), min=12 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8279 (0.2974) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PARAONIS SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PARAONIS GRACILIS 84 3 0.6048 0.0006 0.021 0.004 0.007 PHYLLODOCIDA 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 GLYCERIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GLYCERA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0008 0.028 0.056 0.083 GLYCERA AMERICANA 134 1 0.2016 0.0002 0.005 0.005 0.007 GLYCERA CAPITATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0013 0.047 0.008 0.011 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HESIONIDAE 41 10 2.0161 0.0014 0.048 0.033 0.049 NEPHTYIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AGLAOPHAMUS SP 84 3 0.6048 0.0010 0.036 0.027 0.039 NEPHTYS SP 112 2 0.4032 0.0004 0.012 0.003 0.004 NEPHTYS INCISA 47 8 1.6129 0.0077 0.271 0.176 0.258 NEREIDAE 23 25 5.0403 0.0041 0.147 0.244 0.358 NEREIS SP 112 2 0.4032 0.0036 0.128 0.064 0.094 NEREIS PELAGICA 134 1 0.2016 0.0003 0.012 0.086 0.126 NEREIS ZONATA 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PHYLLODOCIDAE 47 8 1.6129 0.0001 0.002 0.004 0.006 PHYLLODOCE SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 84 3 0.6048 0.0045 0.159 0.176 0.258 PHYLLODOCE GROENLANDICA 44 9 1.8145 0.0005 0.017 0.021 0.030 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 24 23 4.6371 0.0038 0.133 0.093 0.136 PHYLLODOCE MUCOSA 112 2 0.4032 0.0001 0.004 0.013 0.019 POLYNOIDAE 84 3 0.6048 0.0001 0.004 0.009 0.013 HARMOTHOE SP 76 4 0.8065 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 SYLLIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EXOGONE SP 47 8 1.6129 0.0006 0.023 0.058 0.086 SABELLIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.002 CHONE SP 62 6 1.2097 0.0092 0.326 0.865 1.270 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0002 0.007 0.013 0.018 SABELLA CRASSICORNIS 31 14 2.8226 0.0118 0.416 0.220 0.323 SPIONIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 LAONICE CIRRATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 POLYDORA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PRIONOSPIO SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0014 0.050 0.023 0.034 SCOLELEPIS SQUAMATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.009 0.013 SPIO FILICORNIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.002 0.010 0.015 SPIOPHANES SP 10 49 9.8790 0.2108 7.455 2.936 4.308 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 237 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=496 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.6(0.4), min=12 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8279 (0.2974) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 112 2 0.4032 0.0029 0.102 0.045 0.065 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0003 0.011 0.004 0.006 TEREBELLIDA 22 27 5.4435 0.0078 0.276 0.992 1.456 AMPHARETIDAE 47 8 1.6129 0.0005 0.018 0.091 0.133 AMPHARETE SP 27 18 3.6290 0.0043 0.151 0.480 0.704 AMPHARETE ACUTIFRONS 16 37 7.4597 0.0067 0.237 0.852 1.251 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 134 1 0.2016 0.0003 0.009 0.062 0.091 ASABELLIDES SP 84 3 0.6048 0.0003 0.009 0.008 0.011 ASABELLIDES OCULATA 28 16 3.2258 0.0303 1.071 1.065 1.563 TEREBELLIDAE 84 3 0.6048 0.0013 0.045 0.109 0.159 NICOLEA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 NICOLEA VENUSTULA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 THELEPUS CINCINNATUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0088 0.311 0.183 0.269 SIPUNCULA 134 1 0.2016 0.0034 0.120 0.161 0.236 PHASCOLOPSIS GOULDII 84 3 0.6048 0.0013 0.047 0.102 0.149 CRUSTACEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA EGGS 25 22 4.4355 0.0042 0.148 0.203 0.299 AMPHIPODA 19 31 6.2500 0.0012 0.041 0.474 0.695 GAMMARIDEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ACANTHONOTOZOMA SP 84 3 0.6048 0.0001 0.002 0.043 0.063 AMPELISCIDAE 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 AMPELISCA SP 112 2 0.4032 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 84 3 0.6048 0.0003 0.010 0.119 0.175 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCA ABDITA 11 43 8.6694 0.0083 0.294 0.347 0.510 AMPELISCA VADORUM 47 8 1.6129 0.0002 0.007 0.013 0.019 BYBLIS SERRATA 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 AORIDAE 76 4 0.8065 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 LEMBOS SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LEPTOCHEIRUS SP 13 42 8.4677 0.0069 0.243 0.818 1.200 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 32 13 2.6210 0.0005 0.018 0.173 0.253 UNCIOLA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 UNCIOLA INERMIS 7 76 15.3226 0.0076 0.268 0.397 0.582 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ARGISSA HAMATIPES 20 29 5.8468 0.0117 0.413 0.573 0.840 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 34 12 2.4194 0.0001 0.002 0.007 0.011 CAPRELLIDAE 15 39 7.8629 0.0025 0.089 0.358 0.525 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COROPHIIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COROPHIUM SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 238 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=496 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.6(0.4), min=12 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8279 (0.2974) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 70 5 1.0081 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 ERICTHONIUS SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 ERICTHONIUS BRASILIENSIS 47 8 1.6129 0.0002 0.006 0.013 0.019 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GAMMAROPSIS SP 84 3 0.6048 0.0001 0.004 0.036 0.053 HAUSTORIIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HYPERIIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ISCHYROCERIDAE 34 12 2.4194 0.0003 0.012 0.037 0.054 ISCHYROCERUS SP 41 10 2.0161 0.0004 0.014 0.026 0.038 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 JASSA FALCATA 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 LYSIANASSIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 47 8 1.6129 0.0002 0.006 0.008 0.012 OEDICEROTIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 MONOCULODES SP 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SYNCHELIDIUM SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ARRHIS PHYLLONYX 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 PHOTIDAE 76 4 0.8065 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PHOTIS SP 70 5 1.0081 0.0000 0.002 0.003 0.005 PHOTIS MACROCOXA 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PHOTIS REINHARDI 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 EOBROLGUS SPINOSUS 26 20 4.0323 0.0001 0.003 0.004 0.006 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 58 7 1.4113 0.0001 0.003 0.007 0.010 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 STENOPLEUSTES GRACILIS 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PLEUSYMTES GLABER 84 3 0.6048 0.0001 0.003 0.003 0.005 DULICHIA SP 3 90 18.1452 0.0471 1.667 3.596 5.277 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 62 6 1.2097 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 STENOTHOIDAE 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 STENOTHOE SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 METOPELLA SP 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.008 DECAPODA 32 13 2.6210 0.0011 0.038 0.228 0.335 DECAPODA LARVAE 47 8 1.6129 0.0044 0.157 0.187 0.275 DECAPODA CRAB 84 3 0.6048 0.0002 0.007 0.203 0.297 DECAPODA SHRIMP 47 8 1.6129 0.0003 0.012 0.031 0.046 CANCRIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0005 0.017 0.003 0.004 CANCER BOREALIS 14 41 8.2661 0.0148 0.523 1.175 1.725 CANCER IRRORATUS 58 7 1.4113 0.0005 0.019 0.041 0.060 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 239 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=496 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.6(0.4), min=12 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8279 (0.2974) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 HIPPOLYTIDAE 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.004 SPIRONTOCARIS SPINUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MAJIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0005 0.016 0.004 0.006 HYAS COARCTATUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.002 PELIA MUTICA 84 3 0.6048 0.0002 0.008 0.011 0.017 PAGURIDAE 70 5 1.0081 0.0006 0.022 0.051 0.075 PAGURUS SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0025 0.087 0.044 0.064 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PANDALIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0004 0.014 0.202 0.296 PANDALUS BOREALIS 70 5 1.0081 0.0002 0.006 0.014 0.020 ISOPODA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ANTHURIDAE 112 2 0.4032 0.0006 0.022 0.008 0.012 CIROLANIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 IDOTEIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 CHIRIDOTEA NIGRESCENS 44 9 1.8145 0.0003 0.012 0.007 0.010 EDOTEA TRILOBA 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 IDOTEA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 IDOTEA PHOSPHOREA 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.007 CUMACEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 112 2 0.4032 0.0007 0.026 0.012 0.017 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 MYSIDACEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 84 3 0.6048 0.0011 0.040 0.025 0.036 CIRRIPEDIA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HARPACTICOIDA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OSTRACODA 84 3 0.6048 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 NYMPHON GROSSIPES 41 10 2.0161 0.0771 2.727 0.944 1.385 MOLLUSCA 34 12 2.4194 0.0081 0.287 0.153 0.224 MOLLUSCA SHELL 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 TONICELLA RUBRA 11 43 8.6694 0.0209 0.738 0.943 1.384 BIVALVIA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CRENELLA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DACRYDIUM SP 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 DACRYDIUM VITREUM 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.007 0.010 MUSCULUS NIGER 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MYTILUS EDULIS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SOLEMYIDAE Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 240 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=121, Stomach samples=496 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=39.6(0.4), min=12 max=65 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8279 (0.2974) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 112 2 0.4032 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.002 ASTARTE SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.007 0.010 CARDIIDAE 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TELLINA SP 34 12 2.4194 0.0024 0.084 0.116 0.170 GASTROPODA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 76 4 0.8065 0.0001 0.005 0.005 0.008 NUDIBRANCHIA 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.003 0.005 EUBRANCHUS PALLIDUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 DOTONIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 ADALARIA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0008 0.030 0.197 0.290 PLEUROBRANCHAEA SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CREPIDULA PLANA 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.004 0.002 0.003 EUSPIRA IMMACULATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 ANACHIS SP 76 4 0.8065 0.0005 0.017 0.025 0.036 ECHINODERMATA 112 2 0.4032 0.0003 0.011 0.003 0.005 PEDICELLASTER TYPICUS 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 ECHINOIDEA 58 7 1.4113 0.0031 0.109 0.327 0.479 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 70 5 1.0081 0.0005 0.017 0.240 0.352 OPHIUROIDEA 112 2 0.4032 0.0002 0.008 0.003 0.004 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 134 1 0.2016 0.0013 0.046 0.202 0.296 HOLOTHUROIDEA 134 1 0.2016 0.0112 0.397 0.202 0.296 STEREODERMA UNISEMITA 58 7 1.4113 0.0020 0.072 0.139 0.205 BRYOZOA 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 BUGULA TURRITA 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.002 DENDROBEANIA MURRAYANA 70 5 1.0081 0.0026 0.090 0.231 0.339 ASCIDIACEA 84 3 0.6048 0.0007 0.023 0.077 0.113 BOSTRICHOBRANCHUS SP 134 1 0.2016 0.0001 0.003 0.007 0.011 SALPIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.001 0.011 0.016 FISH 44 9 1.8145 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.004 FISH SCALES 134 1 0.2016 0.0136 0.482 0.202 0.296 AMMODYTES SP 134 1 0.2016 0.1648 5.827 0.185 0.272 BOTHIDAE 134 1 0.2016 0.0006 0.020 0.003 0.004 PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS 5 83 16.7339 0.0796 2.816 5.165 7.579 ANIMAL REMAINS 34 12 2.4194 0.0274 0.970 0.549 0.806 ANIMAL TUBES 134 1 0.2016 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 ANIMAL EGGS 112 2 0.4032 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.006 PLANTS 34 12 2.4194 0.0110 0.389 0.377 0.554 ROCK 8 67 13.5081 0.1123 3.972 3.265 4.791 SAND Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 241 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=165 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.0(0.6), min=10 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9796 (0.1735) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 69 41.8182 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 52 2 1.2121 0.0014 0.147 0.550 0.946 HYDROZOA 52 2 1.2121 0.0255 2.599 0.388 0.667 ANTHOZOA 79 1 0.6061 0.0003 0.028 0.105 0.180 EDWARDSIA SP 12 10 6.0606 0.2090 21.336 3.294 5.661 CERIANTHIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0158 1.613 0.334 0.575 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 79 1 0.6061 0.0010 0.101 0.017 0.029 CERIANTHUS BOREALIS 22 6 3.6364 0.0188 1.918 0.331 0.569 NEMERTEA 18 8 4.8485 0.0007 0.067 1.120 1.925 ACANTHOCEPHALA 22 6 3.6364 0.0001 0.012 0.037 0.064 NEMATODA 2 51 30.9091 0.1058 10.801 9.684 16.645 POLYCHAETA 7 14 8.4848 0.0029 0.299 0.642 1.103 MALDANIDAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0153 1.558 0.191 0.328 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 79 1 0.6061 0.0002 0.017 0.012 0.021 EUCLYMENE SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0057 0.580 0.206 0.354 NICOMACHE SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0004 0.046 0.033 0.057 PRAXILLURA ORNATA 44 3 1.8182 0.0008 0.085 0.499 0.858 LUMBRINERIDAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0003 0.030 0.049 0.085 LUMBRINERIS SP 21 7 4.2424 0.0062 0.630 0.929 1.596 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0002 0.023 0.016 0.028 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 15 9 5.4545 0.0064 0.650 0.133 0.228 NINOE NIGRIPES 52 2 1.2121 0.0003 0.032 0.040 0.068 FLABELLIGERIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0003 0.033 0.004 0.007 PHERUSA SP 52 2 1.2121 0.0362 3.692 0.304 0.523 PHERUSA AFFINIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0012 0.122 0.044 0.075 OPHELINA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0006 0.060 0.043 0.074 OPHELINA AULOGASTER 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.004 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 44 3 1.8182 0.0151 1.539 0.295 0.507 ARICIDEA JEFFREYSI 79 1 0.6061 0.0052 0.533 0.468 0.805 APHRODITA HASTATA 27 5 3.0303 0.0056 0.572 0.407 0.700 NEPHTYIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0509 5.192 0.599 1.030 AGLAOPHAMUS CIRCINATA 27 5 3.0303 0.0358 3.651 1.315 2.259 NEPHTYS SP 52 2 1.2121 0.0455 4.646 0.538 0.924 NEPHTYS INCISA 52 2 1.2121 0.0002 0.019 0.007 0.011 NEREIDAE 35 4 2.4242 0.0129 1.314 1.478 2.541 NEREIS SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.007 0.003 0.005 NEREIS ACUMINATA 35 4 2.4242 0.0001 0.009 0.020 0.034 PHYLLODOCIDAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0001 0.012 0.007 0.012 ETEONE SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.008 ETEONE LONGA Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 242 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=165 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.0(0.6), min=10 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9796 (0.1735) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 27 5 3.0303 0.0001 0.015 0.016 0.028 PHYLLODOCE SP 15 9 5.4545 0.0010 0.097 0.135 0.231 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PHYLLODOCE MUCOSA 35 4 2.4242 0.0005 0.047 0.084 0.144 POLYNOIDAE 18 8 4.8485 0.0025 0.253 0.414 0.712 HARMOTHOE SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.012 0.009 0.015 HARMOTHOE IMBRICATA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PHOLOE MINUTA 44 3 1.8182 0.0113 1.156 0.891 1.531 SABELLIDAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0025 0.259 0.183 0.315 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 52 2 1.2121 0.0023 0.238 0.440 0.757 POTAMILLA RENIFORMIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0002 0.021 0.002 0.003 SPIONIDA 52 2 1.2121 0.0006 0.059 0.014 0.024 CIRRATULIDAE 22 6 3.6364 0.0045 0.458 0.287 0.493 SPIONIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 POLYDORA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PRIONOSPIO SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.005 PRIONOSPIO STEENSTRUPI 79 1 0.6061 0.0004 0.045 0.033 0.056 SCOLECOLEPIDES SP 52 2 1.2121 0.0005 0.055 0.038 0.066 SPIO FILICORNIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.007 0.012 0.020 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 44 3 1.8182 0.0022 0.220 0.088 0.151 AMPHARETIDAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0005 0.051 0.017 0.029 AMPHARETE SP 35 4 2.4242 0.0010 0.105 0.113 0.195 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.015 0.011 0.018 MELINNA CRISTATA 15 9 5.4545 0.0154 1.574 1.500 2.579 TEREBELLIDAE 44 3 1.8182 0.0006 0.066 0.048 0.083 TEREBELLIDES STROEMII 52 2 1.2121 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 SIPUNCULA 52 2 1.2121 0.0180 1.839 0.909 1.563 CRUSTACEA 22 6 3.6364 0.0071 0.728 1.293 2.222 AMPHIPODA 6 17 10.3030 0.0013 0.135 0.501 0.860 GAMMARIDEA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.011 AMPELISCA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 AMPELISCA VADORUM 52 2 1.2121 0.0001 0.009 0.009 0.015 BYBLIS SERRATA 18 8 4.8485 0.0019 0.196 0.275 0.472 HAPLOOPS SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.004 0.005 0.009 AORIDAE 5 23 13.9394 0.0084 0.856 0.870 1.495 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 12 10 6.0606 0.1151 11.748 3.908 6.717 UNCIOLA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.003 UNCIOLA INERMIS 4 25 15.1515 0.0089 0.911 2.173 3.734 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 243 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=165 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.0(0.6), min=10 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9796 (0.1735) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 27 5 3.0303 0.0001 0.012 0.021 0.036 CAPRELLIDAE 10 13 7.8788 0.0012 0.119 0.557 0.957 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 35 4 2.4242 0.0002 0.015 0.031 0.053 COROPHIUM SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 ERICTHONIUS SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0004 0.040 0.053 0.091 ERICTHONIUS BRASILIENSIS 7 14 8.4848 0.0029 0.296 0.974 1.675 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 52 2 1.2121 0.0003 0.035 0.031 0.053 CASCO BIGELOWI 22 6 3.6364 0.0008 0.080 0.073 0.125 LYSIANASSIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 ANONYX SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.005 0.004 0.006 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.009 0.016 ORCHOMENELLA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 ORCHOMENELLA MINUTA 52 2 1.2121 0.0000 0.004 0.020 0.035 OEDICEROTIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.003 0.011 0.020 PHOTIS DENTATA 52 2 1.2121 0.0000 0.004 0.004 0.007 HARPINIA SP 52 2 1.2121 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 35 4 2.4242 0.0001 0.009 0.002 0.003 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 44 3 1.8182 0.0001 0.011 0.011 0.019 PLEUSTIDAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0001 0.006 0.002 0.004 PLEUSYMTES GLABER 44 3 1.8182 0.0001 0.009 0.032 0.056 DULICHIA SP 27 5 3.0303 0.0001 0.012 0.085 0.146 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0012 0.126 0.606 1.042 DECAPODA 35 4 2.4242 0.0001 0.006 0.007 0.012 DECAPODA LARVAE 52 2 1.2121 0.0011 0.116 0.080 0.137 CANCRIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0024 0.241 0.606 1.042 CANCER IRRORATUS 52 2 1.2121 0.0000 0.004 0.004 0.006 ISOPODA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.015 0.018 0.031 ANTHURIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PTILANTHURA TENUIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.002 CIROLANIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.009 0.006 0.010 CHIRIDOTEA ARENICOLA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 EDOTEA SP 35 4 2.4242 0.0003 0.033 0.228 0.391 EDOTEA TRILOBA 10 13 7.8788 0.0003 0.035 0.195 0.335 CUMACEA 44 3 1.8182 0.0001 0.013 0.095 0.164 DIASTYLIS SP 27 5 3.0303 0.0010 0.102 0.064 0.110 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.019 0.033 LAMPROPS QUADRIPLICATA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 EUPHAUSIIDAE 79 1 0.6061 0.0004 0.037 0.022 0.038 MOLLUSCA SHELL Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 244 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=30, Stomach samples=165 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.0(0.6), min=10 max=52 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9796 (0.1735) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 12 10 6.0606 0.0195 1.986 0.349 0.600 BIVALVIA 79 1 0.6061 0.0003 0.027 0.606 1.042 YOLDIELLA LUCIDA 79 1 0.6061 0.0011 0.113 0.011 0.019 YOLDIA LIMATULA 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 NUCULA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 NUCULA DELPHINODONTA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.012 0.007 0.013 AEQUIPECTEN GLYPTUS 52 2 1.2121 0.0001 0.010 0.005 0.008 CERASTODERMA SP 35 4 2.4242 0.0011 0.110 0.158 0.272 GASTROPODA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.007 0.004 0.008 NOTOACMEA TESTUDINALIS 79 1 0.6061 0.0002 0.023 0.014 0.023 PUNCTURELLA NOACHINA 52 2 1.2121 0.0003 0.035 0.014 0.024 ASTEROIDEA 79 1 0.6061 0.0002 0.025 0.005 0.009 ECHINOIDEA 79 1 0.6061 0.0006 0.062 0.043 0.074 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.006 0.011 0.019 OPHIUROIDEA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.013 0.008 0.013 OPHIURA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 OPHIURA SARSI 79 1 0.6061 0.0060 0.612 0.271 0.466 DENDROCHIROTIDA 79 1 0.6061 0.0006 0.062 0.027 0.046 UROCHORDATA 79 1 0.6061 0.0001 0.007 0.002 0.004 ASCIDIACEA 52 2 1.2121 0.0074 0.754 0.693 1.191 ASCIDIA SP 79 1 0.6061 0.0026 0.268 0.317 0.545 FISH 79 1 0.6061 0.0014 0.145 0.195 0.334 FISH LARVAE 3 37 22.4242 0.0653 6.667 11.114 19.103 ANIMAL REMAINS 27 5 3.0303 0.0099 1.010 1.044 1.795 ANIMAL TUBES 27 5 3.0303 0.0008 0.077 0.017 0.029 PLANTS 7 14 8.4848 0.0134 1.370 0.948 1.629 SAND Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 245 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=86, Stomach samples=345 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.9(0.4), min=9 max=47 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4742 (0.1561) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 91 1 0.2899 0.0004 0.027 0.013 0.018 1 101 29.2754 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 7 28 8.1159 0.0360 2.441 2.922 4.131 HYDROZOA 6 32 9.2754 0.1101 7.466 6.070 8.583 ANTHOZOA 91 1 0.2899 0.0027 0.182 0.164 0.231 ACTINIARIA 5 37 10.7246 0.2059 13.967 6.683 9.449 CERIANTHIDAE 47 5 1.4493 0.0022 0.150 0.539 0.762 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.015 CESTODA 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.010 TREMATODA 22 10 2.8986 0.0097 0.660 0.561 0.793 NEMERTEA 72 2 0.5797 0.0013 0.090 0.240 0.339 NEMATODA 4 63 18.2609 0.0253 1.713 4.115 5.818 POLYCHAETA 18 15 4.3478 0.0034 0.229 0.813 1.149 MALDANIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0002 0.014 0.004 0.006 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.006 0.004 0.005 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 27 9 2.6087 0.0082 0.557 1.202 1.700 LUMBRINERIDAE 29 8 2.3188 0.0509 3.456 0.564 0.797 LUMBRINERIS SP 15 18 5.2174 0.0541 3.669 2.232 3.156 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 91 1 0.2899 0.0050 0.339 0.287 0.405 LUMBRINERIS LATREILLI 41 6 1.7391 0.0016 0.107 0.392 0.554 NINOE NIGRIPES 22 10 2.8986 0.1085 7.361 1.430 2.022 DIOPATRA CUPREA 19 13 3.7681 0.0140 0.951 1.364 1.928 FLABELLIGERIDAE 20 11 3.1884 0.0214 1.455 1.345 1.901 PHERUSA SP 29 8 2.3188 0.0230 1.557 0.950 1.343 PHERUSA AFFINIS 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 OPHELIIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0013 0.090 0.114 0.161 OPHELIA SP 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.007 0.018 0.025 OPHELINA SP 72 2 0.5797 0.0008 0.058 0.198 0.279 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 91 1 0.2899 0.0002 0.014 0.034 0.047 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 ORBINIIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.004 0.006 0.008 GLYCERIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.002 0.009 0.012 GLYCERA SP 47 5 1.4493 0.0017 0.116 0.117 0.165 NEPHTYIDAE 37 7 2.0290 0.0118 0.798 0.352 0.497 NEPHTYS SP 57 3 0.8696 0.0013 0.087 0.050 0.071 NEREIS SP 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.004 0.002 0.002 PHYLLODOCIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0012 0.083 0.058 0.081 ETEONE FLAVA 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.009 0.013 0.019 ETEONE LACTEA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.002 0.105 0.149 PHYLLODOCE SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 246 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=86, Stomach samples=345 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.9(0.4), min=9 max=47 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4742 (0.1561) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 72 2 0.5797 0.0001 0.005 0.016 0.023 PHYLLODOCE MUCOSA 57 3 0.8696 0.0000 0.003 0.010 0.014 POLYNOIDAE 57 3 0.8696 0.0003 0.017 0.129 0.182 HARMOTHOE SP 57 3 0.8696 0.0014 0.095 0.028 0.039 SIGALIONIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 PHOLOE MINUTA 91 1 0.2899 0.0124 0.843 0.230 0.325 SABELLIDAE 57 3 0.8696 0.0077 0.525 0.565 0.798 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.002 EUCHONE RUBROCINCTA 27 9 2.6087 0.0007 0.049 0.139 0.197 CIRRATULIDAE 29 8 2.3188 0.0203 1.379 0.872 1.234 SPIONIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0018 0.123 0.260 0.368 SPIO SP 37 7 2.0290 0.0001 0.009 0.035 0.050 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 20 11 3.1884 0.0054 0.365 0.423 0.598 AMPHARETIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0012 0.078 0.194 0.274 AMPHARETE SP 57 3 0.8696 0.0219 1.485 0.536 0.757 AMPHARETE ACUTIFRONS 8 25 7.2464 0.0342 2.321 2.553 3.609 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 91 1 0.2899 0.0020 0.135 0.290 0.410 ASABELLIDES SP 11 23 6.6667 0.4345 29.475 5.092 7.200 ASABELLIDES OCULATA 37 7 2.0290 0.0055 0.372 0.485 0.685 TEREBELLIDAE 29 8 2.3188 0.0229 1.553 1.918 2.712 TRICHOBRANCHUS GLACIALIS 72 2 0.5797 0.0009 0.062 0.214 0.303 ARCHIANNELIDA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PHASCOLION STROMBI 29 8 2.3188 0.0015 0.102 0.724 1.024 CRUSTACEA 22 10 2.8986 0.0004 0.027 0.354 0.501 AMPHIPODA 9 24 6.9565 0.0007 0.048 0.599 0.847 GAMMARIDEA 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.012 AMPELISCIDAE 57 3 0.8696 0.0000 0.003 0.014 0.020 AMPELISCA SP 72 2 0.5797 0.0001 0.009 0.011 0.015 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCA ABDITA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 29 8 2.3188 0.0006 0.044 0.088 0.124 BYBLIS SERRATA 50 4 1.1594 0.0002 0.012 0.040 0.057 AORIDAE 72 2 0.5797 0.0002 0.013 0.027 0.038 MICRODEUTOPUS SP 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 LEPTOCHEIRUS SP 9 24 6.9565 0.0044 0.299 0.885 1.251 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 29 8 2.3188 0.0001 0.004 0.036 0.050 UNCIOLA SP 50 4 1.1594 0.0003 0.021 0.229 0.324 UNCIOLA INERMIS Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 247 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=86, Stomach samples=345 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.9(0.4), min=9 max=47 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4742 (0.1561) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 65 18.8406 0.0253 1.714 3.501 4.950 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 41 6 1.7391 0.0001 0.006 0.014 0.019 CAPRELLIDAE 22 10 2.8986 0.0006 0.043 0.032 0.046 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 50 4 1.1594 0.0001 0.005 0.023 0.032 COROPHIUM SP 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 COROPHIUM ACUTUM 41 6 1.7391 0.0001 0.005 0.013 0.018 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 57 3 0.8696 0.0002 0.015 0.004 0.006 PSEUDUNCIOLA OBLIQUUA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 GAMMARUS SP 12 22 6.3768 0.0380 2.580 3.076 4.349 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 57 3 0.8696 0.0004 0.027 0.269 0.380 HAUSTORIIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 LYSIANASSIDAE 72 2 0.5797 0.0002 0.015 0.241 0.341 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 HIPPOMEDON PROPINQUUS 50 4 1.1594 0.0002 0.011 0.017 0.024 OEDICEROTIDAE 29 8 2.3188 0.0010 0.068 0.027 0.038 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 47 5 1.4493 0.0003 0.020 0.014 0.019 MONOCULODES INTERMEDIUS 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 SYNCHELIDIUM SP 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 PHOTIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOTIS DENTATA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 MICROPROTOPUS SP 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 57 3 0.8696 0.0000 0.002 0.005 0.007 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 DULICHIA SP 41 6 1.7391 0.0001 0.005 0.014 0.019 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 METOPELLA SP 72 2 0.5797 0.0005 0.036 0.037 0.052 DECAPODA 72 2 0.5797 0.0001 0.010 0.048 0.067 DECAPODA LARVAE 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.002 0.029 0.041 DECAPODA CRAB 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.012 0.017 DECAPODA SHRIMP 50 4 1.1594 0.0002 0.017 0.092 0.130 CANCRIDAE 72 2 0.5797 0.0003 0.018 0.089 0.126 CANCER SP 22 10 2.8986 0.0018 0.121 0.577 0.816 CANCER IRRORATUS 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CRANGONIDAE 14 20 5.7971 0.0091 0.617 0.793 1.121 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.006 0.068 0.096 PAGURIDAE 57 3 0.8696 0.0001 0.006 0.030 0.042 ISOPODA 57 3 0.8696 0.0000 0.003 0.051 0.072 CHIRIDOTEA SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 248 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=86, Stomach samples=345 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.9(0.4), min=9 max=47 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4742 (0.1561) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 57 3 0.8696 0.0001 0.010 0.028 0.040 EDOTEA SP 13 21 6.0870 0.0016 0.111 0.478 0.676 EDOTEA TRILOBA 41 6 1.7391 0.0000 0.002 0.018 0.026 CUMACEA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 DIASTYLIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 41 6 1.7391 0.0019 0.130 0.065 0.091 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.005 COPEPODA 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.005 OSTRACODA 15 18 5.2174 0.0072 0.486 0.301 0.426 BIVALVIA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 MYTILUS EDULIS 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 SOLEMYIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.006 0.006 0.009 ASTARTE SP 72 2 0.5797 0.0000 0.001 0.009 0.013 CLINOCARDIUM CILIATUM 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 TELLINA SP 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.012 GASTROPODA 91 1 0.2899 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 NUDIBRANCHIA 91 1 0.2899 0.0007 0.049 0.044 0.062 ECHINOIDEA 37 7 2.0290 0.0090 0.612 0.772 1.091 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 72 2 0.5797 0.0032 0.218 0.061 0.086 BRYOZOA 57 3 0.8696 0.0081 0.547 0.271 0.384 FISH 50 4 1.1594 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.010 FISH SCALES 91 1 0.2899 0.0368 2.496 0.290 0.410 ENGRAULIDAE 91 1 0.2899 0.0051 0.347 0.248 0.351 ANCHOA SP 2 68 19.7101 0.0287 1.946 7.974 11.274 ANIMAL REMAINS 50 4 1.1594 0.0010 0.071 0.151 0.213 ANIMAL TUBES 91 1 0.2899 0.0001 0.004 0.011 0.015 PLANTS 57 3 0.8696 0.0002 0.014 0.123 0.173 ROCK 17 16 4.6377 0.0062 0.420 0.769 1.087 SAND Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 249 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.0(1.0), min=34 max=36 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 5.8800 (5.7180) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 5.3135 90.366 45.814 45.814 CERIANTHIDAE 1 1 50.0000 0.0020 0.034 1.235 1.235 NEPHTYS SP 1 1 50.0000 0.0035 0.060 2.160 2.160 SABELLIDAE 1 1 50.0000 0.4855 8.257 4.186 4.186 BIVALVIA 1 1 50.0000 0.0755 1.284 46.605 46.605 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 250 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=92, Stomach samples=537 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(0.3), min=8 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8001 (0.0740) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 180 33.5196 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 38 7.0764 0.0275 3.441 1.754 2.639 HYDROZOA 100 3 0.5587 0.0118 1.477 0.553 0.832 HALECIUM SP 19 28 5.2142 0.0432 5.401 2.112 3.177 ANTHOZOA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.004 0.009 0.014 EDWARDSIA SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.009 0.001 0.002 EDWARDSIA ELEGANS 14 37 6.8901 0.1103 13.787 4.263 6.413 CERIANTHIDAE 48 11 2.0484 0.0053 0.656 0.542 0.816 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.004 CERIANTHUS BOREALIS 100 3 0.5587 0.0083 1.038 0.558 0.839 CERIANTHEOPSIS AMERICANA 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.011 CESTODA 24 23 4.2831 0.0053 0.664 0.361 0.542 NEMERTEA 121 2 0.3724 0.0022 0.270 0.255 0.383 CEREBRATULUS SP 37 15 2.7933 0.0016 0.196 0.597 0.898 ACANTHOCEPHALA 55 9 1.6760 0.0001 0.016 0.235 0.354 NEMATODA 2 140 26.0708 0.0369 4.612 5.241 7.883 POLYCHAETA 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CAPITELLIDAE 7 71 13.2216 0.0113 1.414 1.914 2.879 MALDANIDAE 77 5 0.9311 0.0019 0.240 0.111 0.167 CLYMENELLA TORQUATA 155 1 0.1862 0.0007 0.083 0.050 0.075 CLYMENELLA ZONALIS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.005 0.008 NICOMACHE SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.013 DRILONEREIS MAGNA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.089 0.134 MARPHYSA BELLI 22 24 4.4693 0.0028 0.351 0.819 1.232 LUMBRINERIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.023 0.035 LUMBRINERIDES SP 88 4 0.7449 0.0001 0.010 0.023 0.035 LUMBRINERIS SP 50 10 1.8622 0.0089 1.110 0.355 0.534 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 29 19 3.5382 0.0024 0.302 0.436 0.656 NINOE NIGRIPES 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.010 0.004 0.006 ONUPHIDAE 17 31 5.7728 0.0157 1.957 1.588 2.388 FLABELLIGERIDAE 30 18 3.3520 0.0095 1.186 0.677 1.018 PHERUSA SP 45 13 2.4209 0.0080 1.000 0.848 1.275 PHERUSA AFFINIS 155 1 0.1862 0.0003 0.041 0.045 0.067 PHERUSA ARENOSA 155 1 0.1862 0.0009 0.118 0.179 0.269 PHERUSA PLUMOSA 55 9 1.6760 0.0005 0.068 0.055 0.083 OPHELIIDAE 121 2 0.3724 0.0005 0.060 0.059 0.089 OPHELIA SP 100 3 0.5587 0.0001 0.015 0.005 0.008 OPHELINA SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.009 0.011 0.017 TRAVISIA SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 251 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=92, Stomach samples=537 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(0.3), min=8 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8001 (0.0740) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 50 10 1.8622 0.0068 0.855 0.317 0.476 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.017 0.003 0.005 ORBINIIDAE 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.006 0.005 0.008 SCOLOPLOS SP 121 2 0.3724 0.0004 0.054 0.027 0.040 SCOLOPLOS FRAGILIS 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 PARAONIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 ARICIDEA SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 ARICIDEA QUADRILOBATA 121 2 0.3724 0.0001 0.015 0.014 0.021 PHYLLODOCIDA 155 1 0.1862 0.0004 0.056 0.087 0.131 APHRODITA HASTATA 100 3 0.5587 0.0020 0.247 0.062 0.093 GLYCERA AMERICANA 100 3 0.5587 0.0098 1.224 0.289 0.435 GONIADIDAE 55 9 1.6760 0.0031 0.384 0.408 0.614 NEPHTYIDAE 48 11 2.0484 0.0028 0.347 0.388 0.583 NEPHTYS SP 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 NEPHTYS INCISA 77 5 0.9311 0.0073 0.913 0.233 0.350 NEREIDAE 67 7 1.3035 0.0008 0.105 0.058 0.088 NEREIS SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 NEREIS SUCCINEA 88 4 0.7449 0.0000 0.003 0.006 0.009 PHYLLODOCIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.011 0.016 ETEONE SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.006 0.004 0.007 EUMIDA SANGUINEA 35 16 2.9795 0.0003 0.041 0.065 0.098 PHYLLODOCE SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0002 0.021 0.017 0.025 PHYLLODOCE GROENLANDICA 42 14 2.6071 0.0161 2.014 0.620 0.933 PHYLLODOCE MACULATA 33 17 3.1657 0.0012 0.155 0.325 0.489 PHYLLODOCE MUCOSA 61 8 1.4898 0.0009 0.113 0.074 0.111 POLYNOIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HARMOTHOE SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0005 0.063 0.108 0.162 LEPIDONOTUS SQUAMATUS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 SIGALIONIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0007 0.085 0.042 0.063 STHENELAIS SP 100 3 0.5587 0.0005 0.068 0.044 0.066 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SYLLIDAE 15 35 6.5177 0.0772 9.649 2.485 3.737 SABELLIDAE 35 16 2.9795 0.0476 5.946 1.832 2.756 CHONE INFUNDIBULIFORMIS 121 2 0.3724 0.0001 0.013 0.006 0.009 EUCHONE RUBROCINCTA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.010 POTAMILLA RENIFORMIS 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 SPIRORBIS SP 50 10 1.8622 0.0003 0.037 0.014 0.021 CIRRATULIDAE 88 4 0.7449 0.0001 0.010 0.006 0.009 SPIONIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0019 0.240 0.073 0.110 POLYDORA SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 252 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=92, Stomach samples=537 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(0.3), min=8 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8001 (0.0740) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PRIONOSPIO SP 55 9 1.6760 0.0008 0.105 0.040 0.061 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 100 3 0.5587 0.0004 0.046 0.143 0.215 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 17 31 5.7728 0.0029 0.362 0.776 1.167 AMPHARETIDAE 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.001 0.027 0.040 AMPHARETE SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.005 0.039 0.058 AMPHARETE ACUTIFRONS 22 24 4.4693 0.0093 1.160 0.587 0.882 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 77 5 0.9311 0.0007 0.086 0.123 0.186 ASABELLIDES OCULATA 68 6 1.1173 0.0005 0.064 0.140 0.210 TEREBELLIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0004 0.047 0.011 0.017 LOIMIA MEDUSA 121 2 0.3724 0.0012 0.147 0.165 0.248 NICOLEA SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0002 0.020 0.003 0.004 NICOLEA VENUSTULA 100 3 0.5587 0.0004 0.056 0.022 0.032 THELEPUS CINCINNATUS 121 2 0.3724 0.0003 0.032 0.006 0.009 TEREBELLIDES STROEMII 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.010 SIPUNCULA 21 26 4.8417 0.0016 0.202 0.578 0.870 CRUSTACEA 42 14 2.6071 0.0014 0.179 0.407 0.612 AMPHIPODA 6 85 15.8287 0.0048 0.605 1.586 2.386 GAMMARIDEA 30 18 3.3520 0.0008 0.098 0.466 0.701 AMPELISCIDAE 42 14 2.6071 0.0001 0.014 0.089 0.135 AMPELISCA SP 9 61 11.3594 0.0032 0.399 0.646 0.972 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 88 4 0.7449 0.0000 0.006 0.064 0.096 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 AMPELISCA ABDITA 37 15 2.7933 0.0017 0.212 0.118 0.178 AMPELISCA VADORUM 8 66 12.2905 0.0220 2.750 2.191 3.295 BYBLIS SERRATA 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.005 0.003 0.004 AORIDAE 4 99 18.4358 0.0155 1.938 2.184 3.286 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 28 20 3.7244 0.0016 0.204 0.200 0.301 UNCIOLA SP 33 17 3.1657 0.0015 0.185 0.348 0.523 UNCIOLA INERMIS 5 94 17.5047 0.0165 2.065 2.343 3.524 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 100 3 0.5587 0.0001 0.008 0.069 0.103 ARGISSA HAMATIPES 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.002 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 15 35 6.5177 0.0027 0.332 0.957 1.439 CAPRELLIDAE 10 60 11.1732 0.0143 1.783 1.930 2.903 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 68 6 1.1173 0.0019 0.233 0.153 0.230 COROPHIIDAE 30 18 3.3520 0.0001 0.016 0.019 0.028 COROPHIUM SP 68 6 1.1173 0.0001 0.009 0.005 0.007 ERICTHONIUS SP 68 6 1.1173 0.0001 0.010 0.007 0.010 ERICTHONIUS BRASILIENSIS 12 39 7.2626 0.0013 0.159 0.395 0.594 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 253 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=92, Stomach samples=537 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(0.3), min=8 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8001 (0.0740) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 68 6 1.1173 0.0003 0.034 0.298 0.449 PSEUDUNCIOLA OBLIQUUA 88 4 0.7449 0.0003 0.040 0.051 0.077 CASCO BIGELOWI 88 4 0.7449 0.0002 0.028 0.050 0.075 GAMMARUS SP 37 15 2.7933 0.0281 3.512 0.866 1.303 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 121 2 0.3724 0.0167 2.082 0.257 0.386 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HAUSTORIIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.006 0.027 0.040 BATHYPOREIA QUODDYENSIS 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.003 0.009 0.014 ISCHYROCERUS SP 25 22 4.0968 0.0031 0.387 0.342 0.515 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 JASSA FALCATA 68 6 1.1173 0.0002 0.020 0.018 0.027 LYSIANASSIDAE 77 5 0.9311 0.0014 0.174 0.139 0.210 ANONYX SARSI 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.001 HIPPOMEDON SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.009 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 HIPPOMEDON DENTICULATUS 88 4 0.7449 0.0008 0.095 0.403 0.607 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 55 9 1.6760 0.0003 0.039 0.053 0.080 OEDICEROTIDAE 88 4 0.7449 0.0000 0.003 0.007 0.010 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.008 0.011 BATHYMEDON OBTUSIFRONS 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOTIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOTIS SP 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 PHOTIS DENTATA 61 8 1.4898 0.0001 0.007 0.003 0.004 PHOTIS MACROCOXA 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.005 PHOTIS REINHARDI 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 MICROPROTOPUS SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 37 15 2.7933 0.0002 0.026 0.021 0.031 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 RHEPOXYNIUS SP 45 13 2.4209 0.0002 0.026 0.176 0.265 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.010 PLEUSTIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PODOCERIDAE 50 10 1.8622 0.0001 0.013 0.004 0.005 DULICHIA SP 68 6 1.1173 0.0001 0.013 0.101 0.152 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.015 DULICHIA PORRECTA 20 27 5.0279 0.0245 3.061 0.814 1.225 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 STENOTHOIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 SYRRHOE CRENULATA 121 2 0.3724 0.0011 0.138 0.219 0.329 DECAPODA Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 254 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=92, Stomach samples=537 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(0.3), min=8 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8001 (0.0740) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 DECAPODA LARVAE 55 9 1.6760 0.0015 0.182 0.448 0.673 DECAPODA CRAB 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.017 0.024 0.036 DECAPODA SHRIMP 121 2 0.3724 0.0001 0.010 0.003 0.005 AXIUS SERRATUS 121 2 0.3724 0.0006 0.081 0.094 0.142 CANCRIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0002 0.020 0.006 0.009 CANCER SP 45 13 2.4209 0.0067 0.837 0.534 0.804 CANCER IRRORATUS 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.005 CRANGONIDAE 88 4 0.7449 0.0006 0.078 0.232 0.349 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 100 3 0.5587 0.0001 0.008 0.005 0.007 PAGURUS SP 61 8 1.4898 0.0001 0.012 0.020 0.030 ISOPODA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.004 CIROLANIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.009 0.007 0.010 POLITOLANA POLITA 77 5 0.9311 0.0001 0.012 0.013 0.020 CHIRIDOTEA SP 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.002 0.011 0.016 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.007 0.008 0.012 EDOTEA SP 61 8 1.4898 0.0001 0.014 0.029 0.044 EDOTEA TRILOBA 25 22 4.0968 0.0002 0.020 0.046 0.069 CUMACEA 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.003 0.007 0.010 LEPTOCUMA SP 77 5 0.9311 0.0001 0.007 0.011 0.016 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.005 DIASTYLIDAE 61 8 1.4898 0.0001 0.013 0.032 0.048 DIASTYLIS SP 100 3 0.5587 0.0001 0.010 0.007 0.010 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.003 0.007 0.011 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 EUDORELLA SP 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 EUDORELLA EMARGINATA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 155 1 0.1862 0.0001 0.015 0.003 0.005 CIRRIPEDIA 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 OSTRACODA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 STOMATOPODA 155 1 0.1862 0.0031 0.382 0.132 0.199 PLATYSQUILLA ENODIS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 PHOXICHILIDIIDAE 88 4 0.7449 0.0041 0.513 0.282 0.423 MOLLUSCA 77 5 0.9311 0.0001 0.008 0.065 0.097 MOLLUSCA SHELL 27 21 3.9106 0.0008 0.097 0.385 0.579 BIVALVIA 121 2 0.3724 0.0007 0.084 0.193 0.290 MUSCULUS NIGER 88 4 0.7449 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.002 MYTILUS EDULIS 121 2 0.3724 0.0003 0.036 0.005 0.007 YOLDIA SP 121 2 0.3724 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 NUCULA SP Predator Species = PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS (WINTER FLOUNDER, SVSPP=106) 255 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=92, Stomach samples=537 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(0.3), min=8 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8001 (0.0740) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.004 0.006 0.009 NUCULA PROXIMA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ASTARTE SP 88 4 0.7449 0.0003 0.035 0.100 0.150 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TELLINIDAE 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.002 0.003 0.005 TELLINA SP 121 2 0.3724 0.0001 0.007 0.001 0.002 GASTROPODA 121 2 0.3724 0.0006 0.080 0.016 0.024 GASTROPODA EGGS 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.005 NUDIBRANCHIA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.006 0.009 ECHINODERMATA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.003 ECHINOIDEA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 68 6 1.1173 0.0010 0.124 0.380 0.571 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.009 OPHIUROIDEA 77 5 0.9311 0.0058 0.725 0.098 0.147 HOLOTHUROIDEA 68 6 1.1173 0.0004 0.055 0.065 0.098 BRYOZOA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 BUGULA SP 37 15 2.7933 0.0150 1.872 1.121 1.687 UROCHORDATA 155 1 0.1862 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.004 BOSTRICHOBRANCHUS PILULARIS 100 3 0.5587 0.0000 0.005 0.013 0.019 FISH 77 5 0.9311 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.006 FISH SCALES 3 134 24.9534 0.0341 4.261 7.064 10.625 ANIMAL REMAINS 61 8 1.4898 0.0041 0.507 0.120 0.181 ANIMAL TUBES 50 10 1.8622 0.0161 2.010 0.549 0.826 ANIMAL EGGS 77 5 0.9311 0.0008 0.094 0.151 0.227 PLANTS 100 3 0.5587 0.0004 0.047 0.057 0.085 MACROALGAE 77 5 0.9311 0.0008 0.105 0.057 0.086 ROCK 11 43 8.0074 0.0159 1.983 1.841 2.770 SAND Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 256 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=40.4(3.9), min=9 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3849 (0.2269) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 1 10.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 3 30.0000 0.0242 6.287 4.390 4.877 POLYCHAETA 10 1 10.0000 0.0056 1.455 0.575 0.639 CAPITELLIDAE 7 2 20.0000 0.0012 0.312 0.411 0.457 LUMBRINERIDAE 7 2 20.0000 0.0263 6.833 4.033 4.481 LUMBRINERIS SP 10 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.026 0.476 0.529 PARAONIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.2067 53.702 9.228 10.253 GLYCERA DIBRANCHIATA 5 3 30.0000 0.0014 0.364 2.762 3.069 GONIADIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.0400 10.392 4.107 4.563 GONIADA SP 7 2 20.0000 0.0011 0.286 0.416 0.462 PHYLLODOCIDAE 2 4 40.0000 0.0167 4.339 14.948 16.609 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 1 5 50.0000 0.0244 6.339 17.639 19.599 TEREBELLIDA 2 4 40.0000 0.0051 1.325 3.787 4.208 AMPHARETIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.0022 0.572 5.946 6.607 TEREBELLIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.026 0.455 0.505 GAMMARIDEA 10 1 10.0000 0.0002 0.052 0.541 0.601 AMPELISCIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.0007 0.182 0.031 0.035 AMPELISCA SP 10 1 10.0000 0.0006 0.156 0.271 0.302 BYBLIS SERRATA 10 1 10.0000 0.0069 1.793 0.308 0.342 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 10 1 10.0000 0.0002 0.052 0.009 0.010 UNCIOLA SP 10 1 10.0000 0.0017 0.442 0.175 0.194 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 10 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.026 0.032 0.036 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 10 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.026 0.032 0.036 CUMACEA 10 1 10.0000 0.0017 0.442 0.175 0.194 HOLOTHUROIDEA 2 4 40.0000 0.0146 3.793 18.946 21.051 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 1 10.0000 0.0030 0.779 0.308 0.342 SAND Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 257 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=119, Stomach samples=418 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=43.7(0.6), min=5 max=62 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5165 (0.0371) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 53 12.6794 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 48 3 0.7177 0.0000 0.002 0.016 0.018 ANTHOZOA 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.001 PLATYHELMINTHES 33 5 1.1962 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.004 TREMATODA 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.012 0.014 0.016 NEMERTEA 15 32 7.6555 0.0006 0.109 0.642 0.735 NEMATODA 27 8 1.9139 0.0036 0.695 0.422 0.483 ENCHYTRAEIDAE 3 152 36.3636 0.0717 13.875 12.889 14.760 POLYCHAETA 23 11 2.6316 0.0016 0.309 0.196 0.224 AMPHINOMIDAE 19 19 4.5455 0.0071 1.371 0.786 0.900 CAPITELLIDAE 13 34 8.1340 0.0074 1.425 1.196 1.370 MALDANIDAE 39 4 0.9569 0.0043 0.830 0.267 0.306 ARABELLIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0005 0.095 0.043 0.050 DRILONEREIS SP 48 3 0.7177 0.0012 0.240 0.109 0.125 EUNICIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0017 0.338 0.040 0.045 EUNICE PENNATA 4 105 25.1196 0.0440 8.512 4.844 5.547 LUMBRINERIDAE 39 4 0.9569 0.0017 0.338 0.177 0.202 LUMBRINERIS SP 48 3 0.7177 0.0014 0.276 0.398 0.456 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 62 1 0.2392 0.0041 0.800 0.239 0.274 PARANINOE BREVIPES 6 63 15.0718 0.0269 5.198 3.948 4.522 ONUPHIDAE 39 4 0.9569 0.0018 0.352 0.281 0.322 ONUPHIS EREMITA 39 4 0.9569 0.0024 0.467 0.209 0.240 ONUPHIS OPALINA 62 1 0.2392 0.0005 0.106 0.201 0.231 MOOREONUPHIS NEBULOSA 39 4 0.9569 0.0010 0.184 0.065 0.075 FLABELLIGERIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0004 0.071 0.075 0.086 BRADA VILLOSA 33 5 1.1962 0.0002 0.048 0.261 0.299 OPHELINA SP 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.003 0.011 0.013 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.015 0.002 0.002 ORBINIIDAE 33 5 1.1962 0.0000 0.007 0.040 0.046 PARAONIDAE 20 15 3.5885 0.0008 0.160 0.231 0.264 OWENIIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.005 0.012 0.014 APHRODITIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.002 GLYCERIDAE 12 35 8.3732 0.0215 4.167 1.560 1.786 GONIADIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0012 0.239 0.163 0.187 GONIADA SP 48 3 0.7177 0.0001 0.014 0.021 0.024 GONIADA MACULATA 62 1 0.2392 0.0033 0.646 0.239 0.274 GONIADA NORVEGICA 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.022 0.103 0.117 GONIADELLA GRACILIS 62 1 0.2392 0.0081 1.572 0.184 0.211 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 11 36 8.6124 0.0122 2.369 2.237 2.562 NEPHTYIDAE Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 258 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=119, Stomach samples=418 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=43.7(0.6), min=5 max=62 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5165 (0.0371) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 48 3 0.7177 0.0053 1.019 0.419 0.479 NEPHTYS SP 62 1 0.2392 0.0004 0.078 0.212 0.242 NEREIDAE 39 4 0.9569 0.0011 0.220 0.074 0.085 PHYLLODOCIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.015 0.017 0.019 PHYLLODOCE SP 48 3 0.7177 0.0003 0.067 0.027 0.031 POLYNOIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SYLLIDAE 17 21 5.0239 0.0026 0.494 0.423 0.485 SABELLIDAE 33 5 1.1962 0.0000 0.006 0.030 0.035 CIRRATULIDAE 31 6 1.4354 0.0004 0.076 0.156 0.179 SPIONIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.020 0.113 0.129 SCOLELEPIS SP 14 33 7.8947 0.0089 1.715 1.662 1.903 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 1 178 42.5837 0.1014 19.635 22.110 25.320 TEREBELLIDA 7 60 14.3541 0.0088 1.696 1.852 2.121 AMPHARETIDAE 21 12 2.8708 0.0024 0.465 0.448 0.513 TEREBELLIDAE 29 7 1.6746 0.0005 0.093 0.171 0.196 SIPUNCULA 16 23 5.5024 0.0012 0.239 1.277 1.463 CRUSTACEA 39 4 0.9569 0.0001 0.013 0.127 0.146 AMPHIPODA 5 67 16.0287 0.0022 0.424 1.393 1.595 GAMMARIDEA 27 8 1.9139 0.0002 0.031 0.048 0.055 AMPELISCIDAE 57 2 0.4785 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 AMPELISCA SP 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 BYBLIS SERRATA 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.005 HAPLOOPS SP 33 5 1.1962 0.0001 0.011 0.005 0.006 AORIDAE 48 3 0.7177 0.0003 0.063 0.018 0.020 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 31 6 1.4354 0.0005 0.106 0.089 0.102 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CAPRELLIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.005 0.009 0.010 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.019 0.037 0.043 CASCO BIGELOWI 62 1 0.2392 0.0002 0.032 0.005 0.005 LYSIANASSIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0003 0.055 0.058 0.067 ANONYX LILLJEBORGI 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.013 0.003 0.004 HIPPOMEDON SP 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.009 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.013 0.007 0.008 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 39 4 0.9569 0.0003 0.050 0.124 0.142 DECAPODA SHRIMP 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.022 0.010 0.012 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 62 1 0.2392 0.0002 0.045 0.005 0.006 MAJIDAE 62 1 0.2392 0.0002 0.043 0.016 0.018 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 26 9 2.1531 0.0030 0.577 0.483 0.553 CIROLANIDAE Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 259 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=119, Stomach samples=418 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=43.7(0.6), min=5 max=62 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5165 (0.0371) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 62 1 0.2392 0.0002 0.031 0.042 0.049 POLITOLANA POLITA 21 12 2.8708 0.0000 0.009 0.060 0.069 CUMACEA 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 EUDORELLA SP 29 7 1.6746 0.0058 1.131 0.653 0.748 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 57 2 0.4785 0.0000 0.002 0.273 0.313 COPEPODA 57 2 0.4785 0.0000 0.004 0.004 0.004 OSTRACODA 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.016 0.023 0.027 MOLLUSCA 10 39 9.3301 0.0022 0.433 0.849 0.973 BIVALVIA 25 10 2.3923 0.0041 0.793 0.470 0.538 YOLDIA SP 33 5 1.1962 0.0001 0.021 0.027 0.031 NUCULA SP 62 1 0.2392 0.0000 0.005 0.027 0.031 SCAPHOPODA 48 3 0.7177 0.0002 0.048 0.029 0.033 GASTROPODA 62 1 0.2392 0.0001 0.010 0.011 0.012 NATICIDAE 57 2 0.4785 0.0001 0.022 0.009 0.010 AMPHIPHOLIS SP 39 4 0.9569 0.0074 1.431 0.265 0.303 OPHIURA SARSI 9 46 11.0048 0.0477 9.230 4.722 5.408 HOLOTHUROIDEA 57 2 0.4785 0.0042 0.809 0.294 0.336 DENDROCHIROTIDA 17 21 5.0239 0.0054 1.052 1.663 1.904 ASCIDIACEA 62 1 0.2392 0.0003 0.050 0.006 0.006 FISH 2 157 37.5598 0.0649 12.573 14.076 16.120 ANIMAL REMAINS 23 11 2.6316 0.0003 0.053 0.112 0.128 ROCK 48 3 0.7177 0.0001 0.024 0.126 0.144 SAND Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 260 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.5(5.5), min=45 max=56 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2010 (0.2010) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 50.0000 0.0390 19.403 9.701 19.403 NEPHTYIDAE 1 1 50.0000 0.1620 80.597 40.299 80.597 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 261 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=66, Stomach samples=301 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=44.8(0.5), min=20 max=60 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4853 (0.0410) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 35 11.6279 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 29 8 2.6578 0.0128 2.640 1.121 1.268 ANTHOZOA 23 10 3.3223 0.0001 0.012 0.141 0.160 TREMATODA 57 2 0.6645 0.0008 0.168 0.377 0.427 NEMERTEA 64 1 0.3322 0.0053 1.091 0.307 0.348 PRIAPULUS CAUDATUS 34 7 2.3256 0.0002 0.038 0.407 0.461 NEMATODA 4 65 21.5947 0.0195 4.008 5.666 6.411 POLYCHAETA 37 6 1.9934 0.0022 0.461 0.472 0.534 CAPITELLIDAE 29 8 2.6578 0.0006 0.122 0.098 0.111 MALDANIDAE 41 4 1.3289 0.0030 0.621 0.511 0.578 EUNICIDAE 57 2 0.6645 0.0006 0.118 0.063 0.071 EUNICE SP 51 3 0.9967 0.0308 6.350 0.726 0.822 EUNICE PENNATA 5 59 19.6013 0.0175 3.609 3.257 3.685 LUMBRINERIDAE 23 10 3.3223 0.0037 0.757 0.687 0.777 LUMBRINERIS SP 51 3 0.9967 0.0003 0.066 0.071 0.080 NINOE NIGRIPES 10 35 11.6279 0.0161 3.324 2.145 2.427 ONUPHIDAE 38 5 1.6611 0.0153 3.144 0.729 0.825 ONUPHIS EREMITA 34 7 2.3256 0.0050 1.033 0.479 0.542 ONUPHIS OPALINA 22 11 3.6545 0.0013 0.273 0.162 0.184 FLABELLIGERIDAE 51 3 0.9967 0.0008 0.165 0.146 0.165 OPHELIIDAE 23 10 3.3223 0.0021 0.437 0.466 0.527 OPHELINA SP 64 1 0.3322 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 PARAONIDAE 19 12 3.9867 0.0029 0.587 0.531 0.601 OWENIIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0007 0.134 0.096 0.109 APHRODITIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0001 0.014 0.332 0.376 GLYCERIDAE 12 34 11.2957 0.0074 1.533 1.517 1.717 GONIADIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0001 0.013 0.018 0.020 GONIADA SP 15 17 5.6478 0.0113 2.319 1.477 1.672 NEPHTYIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0002 0.038 0.052 0.059 NEREIDAE 28 9 2.9900 0.0077 1.591 0.830 0.939 PHYLLODOCIDAE 29 8 2.6578 0.0011 0.234 0.248 0.281 POLYNOIDAE 19 12 3.9867 0.0069 1.420 0.452 0.512 SABELLIDAE 38 5 1.6611 0.0001 0.021 0.044 0.050 CIRRATULIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0000 0.001 0.013 0.014 SPIONIDAE 6 54 17.9402 0.0192 3.953 4.412 4.993 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 2 138 45.8472 0.0835 17.207 19.363 21.910 TEREBELLIDA 13 25 8.3056 0.0018 0.374 0.557 0.630 AMPHARETIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0001 0.013 0.010 0.011 PECTINARIIDAE 41 4 1.3289 0.0005 0.097 0.220 0.248 TEREBELLIDAE Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 262 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=66, Stomach samples=301 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=44.8(0.5), min=20 max=60 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4853 (0.0410) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 64 1 0.3322 0.0001 0.031 0.015 0.018 SIPUNCULA 23 10 3.3223 0.0030 0.615 0.715 0.810 CRUSTACEA 41 4 1.3289 0.0003 0.056 0.045 0.051 AMPHIPODA 3 79 26.2458 0.0046 0.952 2.460 2.783 GAMMARIDEA 19 12 3.9867 0.0009 0.181 0.255 0.288 AMPELISCIDAE 41 4 1.3289 0.0002 0.037 0.042 0.047 BYBLIS SERRATA 51 3 0.9967 0.0001 0.014 0.079 0.090 AORIDAE 29 8 2.6578 0.0006 0.124 0.279 0.315 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 6 54 17.9402 0.0043 0.880 1.640 1.856 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 51 3 0.9967 0.0001 0.017 0.027 0.030 CAPRELLIDAE 57 2 0.6645 0.0001 0.029 0.039 0.044 COROPHIIDAE 57 2 0.6645 0.0003 0.062 0.071 0.080 ERICTHONIUS SP 41 4 1.3289 0.0005 0.101 0.119 0.134 CASCO BIGELOWI 41 4 1.3289 0.0004 0.075 0.091 0.103 LYSIANASSIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0011 0.222 0.332 0.376 ANONYX SP 64 1 0.3322 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 57 2 0.6645 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 RHEPOXYNIUS SP 64 1 0.3322 0.0006 0.118 0.081 0.092 DECAPODA 57 2 0.6645 0.0018 0.370 0.198 0.225 DECAPODA CRAB 51 3 0.9967 0.0003 0.063 0.102 0.115 DECAPODA SHRIMP 64 1 0.3322 0.0002 0.042 0.065 0.073 PAGURUS SP 41 4 1.3289 0.0007 0.146 0.148 0.167 ISOPODA 41 4 1.3289 0.0007 0.150 0.166 0.188 ANTHURIDAE 41 4 1.3289 0.0005 0.099 0.121 0.137 CIROLANIDAE 64 1 0.3322 0.0000 0.004 0.007 0.008 CHIRIDOTEA SP 29 8 2.6578 0.0000 0.009 0.079 0.090 CUMACEA 34 7 2.3256 0.0245 5.050 1.300 1.471 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 64 1 0.3322 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 OSTRACODA 64 1 0.3322 0.0003 0.052 0.332 0.376 MOLLUSCA 9 38 12.6246 0.0048 0.989 1.429 1.617 BIVALVIA 14 19 6.3123 0.0085 1.743 2.093 2.369 YOLDIA SP 16 13 4.3189 0.0007 0.143 0.247 0.279 NUCULA SP 23 10 3.3223 0.0005 0.105 0.290 0.328 GASTROPODA 64 1 0.3322 0.0006 0.129 0.055 0.063 NATICIDAE 41 4 1.3289 0.0018 0.381 0.059 0.067 ECHINODERMATA 57 2 0.6645 0.0011 0.232 0.326 0.369 OPHIURA SARSI 8 43 14.2857 0.0789 16.258 7.348 8.315 HOLOTHUROIDEA 16 13 4.3189 0.0091 1.871 1.371 1.551 ASCIDIACEA 64 1 0.3322 0.0014 0.296 0.206 0.234 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 263 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=66, Stomach samples=301 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=44.8(0.5), min=20 max=60 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4853 (0.0410) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 142 47.1761 0.0413 8.518 16.636 18.824 ANIMAL REMAINS 16 13 4.3189 0.0072 1.488 0.996 1.127 ROCK 38 5 1.6611 0.0017 0.355 0.296 0.335 SAND Predator Species = GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS (WITCH FLOUNDER, SVSPP=107) 264 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=48.5(2.5), min=46 max=51 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1910 (0.0060) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 0.0525 27.487 26.781 26.781 LUMBRINERIDAE 3 1 50.0000 0.0030 1.571 1.622 1.622 GAMMARIDEA 1 2 100.0000 0.1355 70.942 71.597 71.597 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS (WINDOWPANE, SVSPP=108) 265 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=21, Stomach samples=84 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.8(0.7), min=3 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4611 (0.1791) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 37 44.0476 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 14 2 2.3810 0.0006 0.127 1.301 2.325 HYDROZOA 18 1 1.1905 0.0000 0.008 0.009 0.016 CESTODA 18 1 1.1905 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.008 NEMERTEA 7 4 4.7619 0.0001 0.031 0.048 0.087 NEMATODA 14 2 2.3810 0.0116 2.515 1.195 2.136 POLYCHAETA 4 8 9.5238 0.0046 0.994 6.719 12.008 CRUSTACEA 3 10 11.9048 0.0019 0.421 4.141 7.402 GAMMARIDEA 18 1 1.1905 0.0009 0.186 0.169 0.303 AMPELISCIDAE 18 1 1.1905 0.0002 0.034 0.031 0.055 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 7 4 4.7619 0.0010 0.209 0.547 0.978 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 18 1 1.1905 0.0004 0.080 1.190 2.128 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 18 1 1.1905 0.0001 0.013 0.021 0.038 LYSIANASSIDAE 18 1 1.1905 0.0027 0.576 1.033 1.846 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 7 4 4.7619 0.0007 0.142 0.232 0.414 OEDICEROTIDAE 14 2 2.3810 0.0013 0.279 0.385 0.689 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 18 1 1.1905 0.0003 0.075 0.059 0.106 CANCER IRRORATUS 18 1 1.1905 0.0008 0.168 1.190 2.128 CRANGONIDAE 2 18 21.4286 0.0555 12.044 15.660 27.989 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 14 2 2.3810 0.0040 0.875 1.818 3.248 PANDALIDAE 18 1 1.1905 0.0001 0.013 0.056 0.099 CHIRIDOTEA SP 18 1 1.1905 0.0000 0.005 0.009 0.016 CUMACEA 18 1 1.1905 0.0001 0.021 0.015 0.027 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 18 1 1.1905 0.0007 0.160 0.690 1.233 MYSIDACEA 7 4 4.7619 0.0016 0.346 1.402 2.506 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 13 3 3.5714 0.0008 0.163 0.184 0.328 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 18 1 1.1905 0.0000 0.010 0.028 0.050 CIRRIPEDIA 18 1 1.1905 0.0000 0.003 0.004 0.008 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 7 4 4.7619 0.0122 2.654 4.218 7.539 CHAETOGNATHA 18 1 1.1905 0.0003 0.054 0.129 0.230 ECHINOIDEA 7 4 4.7619 0.0074 1.598 2.427 4.338 FISH 4 8 9.5238 0.3304 71.650 8.406 15.024 AMMODYTES SP 6 6 7.1429 0.0204 4.433 2.459 4.395 ANIMAL REMAINS 18 1 1.1905 0.0005 0.114 0.171 0.306 ROCK Predator Species = SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS (WINDOWPANE, SVSPP=108) 266 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=151, Stomach samples=735 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.4(0.2), min=3 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6594 (0.0604) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 258 35.1020 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 26 5 0.6803 0.0001 0.013 0.176 0.271 HYDROZOA 15 12 1.6327 0.0011 0.174 0.767 1.181 CESTODA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.006 0.003 0.004 NEMERTEA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 NEMATODA 18 10 1.3605 0.0035 0.526 0.773 1.191 POLYCHAETA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.002 ONUPHIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0022 0.339 0.111 0.172 DIOPATRA CUPREA 41 2 0.2721 0.0002 0.026 0.026 0.041 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 50 1 0.1361 0.0004 0.064 0.132 0.203 AMPHARETIDAE 4 53 7.2109 0.0059 0.895 2.779 4.282 CRUSTACEA 50 1 0.1361 0.0001 0.017 0.007 0.011 CRUSTACEA EGGS 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 33 4 0.5442 0.0002 0.036 0.260 0.401 AMPHIPODA 15 12 1.6327 0.0005 0.080 0.350 0.539 GAMMARIDEA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.136 0.210 AORIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 26 5 0.6803 0.0001 0.019 0.027 0.042 UNCIOLA SP 12 13 1.7687 0.0005 0.076 0.182 0.280 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 35 3 0.4082 0.0000 0.004 0.026 0.040 CAPRELLIDAE 41 2 0.2721 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.002 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 35 3 0.4082 0.0000 0.003 0.042 0.065 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 26 5 0.6803 0.0002 0.024 0.121 0.187 GAMMARUS SP 17 11 1.4966 0.0011 0.170 0.194 0.299 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 35 3 0.4082 0.0003 0.039 0.128 0.198 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.013 HYPERIIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 PARATHEMISTO SP 41 2 0.2721 0.0003 0.041 0.045 0.069 LYSIANASSIDAE 8 16 2.1769 0.0019 0.291 0.304 0.468 OEDICEROTIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.005 0.130 0.201 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 22 7 0.9524 0.0008 0.122 0.530 0.816 DECAPODA 10 14 1.9048 0.0128 1.934 1.020 1.571 DECAPODA LARVAE 41 2 0.2721 0.0000 0.005 0.019 0.030 DECAPODA CRAB 12 13 1.7687 0.0009 0.142 0.938 1.446 DECAPODA SHRIMP 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 CANCRIDAE 35 3 0.4082 0.0006 0.095 0.274 0.423 CANCER IRRORATUS 25 6 0.8163 0.0023 0.347 0.451 0.695 CRANGONIDAE 3 131 17.8231 0.0443 6.722 7.523 11.592 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 50 1 0.1361 0.0002 0.030 0.083 0.128 HIPPOLYTIDAE Predator Species = SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS (WINDOWPANE, SVSPP=108) 267 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=151, Stomach samples=735 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.4(0.2), min=3 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6594 (0.0604) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 LITHODIDAE 41 2 0.2721 0.0001 0.014 0.005 0.007 PANDALIDAE 26 5 0.6803 0.0015 0.233 0.607 0.935 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.027 0.042 ISOPODA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.005 EDOTEA SP 26 5 0.6803 0.0000 0.002 0.145 0.223 CUMACEA 10 14 1.9048 0.0010 0.150 0.268 0.414 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 41 2 0.2721 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 DIASTYLIS SP 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.049 0.075 EUPHAUSIIDAE 22 7 0.9524 0.0108 1.642 0.952 1.468 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 6 20 2.7211 0.0076 1.154 1.549 2.386 MYSIDACEA 26 5 0.6803 0.0000 0.006 0.285 0.439 HETEROMYSIS FORMOSA 22 7 0.9524 0.0044 0.662 0.836 1.288 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 1 282 38.3673 0.3245 49.218 32.202 49.619 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.001 0.030 0.046 CALANOIDA 50 1 0.1361 0.0002 0.027 0.121 0.187 NEBALIACEA 41 2 0.2721 0.0000 0.006 0.026 0.040 STOMATOPODA 41 2 0.2721 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 BIVALVIA 50 1 0.1361 0.0005 0.076 0.008 0.013 GASTROPODA 50 1 0.1361 0.0003 0.040 0.133 0.205 CEPHALOPODA 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.002 SEPIOLIDAE 35 3 0.4082 0.0002 0.028 0.292 0.449 CHAETOGNATHA 5 47 6.3946 0.0356 5.405 3.734 5.753 FISH 26 5 0.6803 0.0000 0.001 0.018 0.027 FISH SCALES 12 13 1.7687 0.0076 1.150 0.696 1.072 FISH LARVAE 35 3 0.4082 0.0020 0.300 0.310 0.478 OSTEICHTHYES 50 1 0.1361 0.0005 0.076 0.037 0.057 OPHICHTHIDAE 21 8 1.0884 0.0417 6.325 0.723 1.114 ENGRAULIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0032 0.480 0.075 0.115 GADIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0021 0.321 0.110 0.169 BROSME BROSME 20 9 1.2245 0.0222 3.367 0.959 1.478 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 50 1 0.1361 0.0004 0.061 0.080 0.123 SYNGNATHIDAE 50 1 0.1361 0.0000 0.007 0.042 0.064 SYNGNATHUS SP 8 16 2.1769 0.1104 16.738 1.830 2.820 AMMODYTES SP 50 1 0.1361 0.0002 0.035 0.015 0.023 PLEURONECTIFORMES 7 17 2.3129 0.0004 0.064 0.851 1.311 ANIMAL REMAINS 41 2 0.2721 0.0000 0.002 0.088 0.135 PLANTS 33 4 0.5442 0.0007 0.101 0.182 0.281 ROCK 18 10 1.3605 0.0003 0.042 0.036 0.055 SAND Predator Species = SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS (WINDOWPANE, SVSPP=108) 268 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=12 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.1(0.3), min=12 max=14 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0518 (0.0152) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 4 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 8 66.6667 0.0476 91.801 61.256 91.884 DECAPODA LARVAE 3 2 16.6667 0.0043 8.199 5.411 8.116 ACETES AMERICANUS Predator Species = SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS (WINDOWPANE, SVSPP=108) 269 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=37, Stomach samples=193 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.5(0.3), min=12 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8058 (0.1044) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 56 29.0155 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 19 2 1.0363 0.0001 0.012 0.046 0.065 HYDROZOA 11 10 5.1813 0.0043 0.536 1.189 1.674 CESTODA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.007 TREMATODA 19 2 1.0363 0.0005 0.068 0.094 0.133 POLYCHAETA 26 1 0.5181 0.0019 0.237 0.181 0.254 NEPHTYIDAE 26 1 0.5181 0.0001 0.010 0.009 0.013 SIGALIONIDAE 26 1 0.5181 0.0035 0.437 0.419 0.591 AMPHARETE SP 8 14 7.2539 0.0064 0.794 4.084 5.753 CRUSTACEA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.001 0.009 0.013 AMPHIPODA 6 15 7.7720 0.0149 1.850 3.759 5.296 GAMMARIDEA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCIDAE 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.003 AORIDAE 9 11 5.6995 0.0431 5.343 4.885 6.881 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 26 1 0.5181 0.0003 0.040 0.038 0.054 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 UNCIOLA SERRATA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 26 1 0.5181 0.0001 0.017 0.012 0.017 CASCO BIGELOWI 9 11 5.6995 0.0182 2.263 3.540 4.987 GAMMARUS SP 4 42 21.7617 0.1883 23.372 14.285 20.124 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 ANONYX SP 26 1 0.5181 0.0002 0.021 0.052 0.073 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 19 2 1.0363 0.0002 0.025 0.078 0.110 OEDICEROTIDAE 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 PHOTIS SP 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.002 DULICHIA MONACANTHA 26 1 0.5181 0.0001 0.006 0.004 0.005 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 19 2 1.0363 0.0016 0.204 0.467 0.658 DECAPODA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 14 5 2.5907 0.0014 0.170 0.655 0.922 DECAPODA SHRIMP 16 3 1.5544 0.0016 0.203 0.907 1.278 CRANGONIDAE 3 47 24.3523 0.2141 26.570 11.637 16.394 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 19 2 1.0363 0.0123 1.526 0.424 0.597 PANDALIDAE 13 6 3.1088 0.0122 1.518 1.514 2.133 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 26 1 0.5181 0.0001 0.013 0.002 0.003 ISOPODA 26 1 0.5181 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 MYSIDACEA 26 1 0.5181 0.0003 0.033 0.518 0.730 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 2 51 26.4249 0.1756 21.793 15.352 21.627 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 26 1 0.5181 0.0004 0.047 0.416 0.586 STOMATOPODA Predator Species = SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS (WINDOWPANE, SVSPP=108) 270 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=37, Stomach samples=193 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.5(0.3), min=12 max=38 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8058 (0.1044) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 26 1 0.5181 0.0003 0.034 0.013 0.018 CHAETOGNATHA 5 20 10.3627 0.0337 4.186 2.760 3.889 FISH 19 2 1.0363 0.0001 0.010 0.005 0.007 FISH SCALES 15 4 2.0725 0.0171 2.121 0.748 1.054 FISH LARVAE 16 3 1.5544 0.0429 5.326 1.147 1.616 AMMODYTES SP 6 15 7.7720 0.0085 1.050 0.921 1.297 ANIMAL REMAINS 16 3 1.5544 0.0002 0.031 0.169 0.238 ANIMAL EGGS 19 2 1.0363 0.0001 0.013 0.060 0.084 ZOSTERA MARINA 26 1 0.5181 0.0001 0.008 0.009 0.012 ROCK 12 8 4.1451 0.0007 0.086 0.560 0.788 SAND Predator Species = CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS (GULF STREAM FLOUNDER, SVSPP=109) 271 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=28 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=10.3(0.6), min=6 max=16 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0194 (0.0044) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 6 21.4286 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 16 1 3.5714 0.0000 0.185 0.149 0.189 NEMATODA 3 4 14.2857 0.0023 11.993 6.651 8.465 POLYCHAETA 16 1 3.5714 0.0001 0.554 2.679 3.409 LUMBRINERIS SP 16 1 3.5714 0.0000 0.185 0.115 0.147 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 16 1 3.5714 0.0023 11.993 3.137 3.993 NEPHTYIDAE 16 1 3.5714 0.0032 16.421 3.571 4.545 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA 11 2 7.1429 0.0009 4.428 2.393 3.045 AMPHARETIDAE 16 1 3.5714 0.0001 0.738 0.408 0.519 CRUSTACEA 16 1 3.5714 0.0011 5.535 2.976 3.788 AMPHIPODA 1 7 25.0000 0.0018 9.225 8.836 11.246 GAMMARIDEA 7 3 10.7143 0.0010 5.166 7.500 9.545 AMPELISCIDAE 3 4 14.2857 0.0004 2.214 2.579 3.282 AMPELISCA SP 16 1 3.5714 0.0009 4.428 1.319 1.678 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 16 1 3.5714 0.0001 0.369 3.571 4.545 AORIDAE 3 4 14.2857 0.0004 2.214 4.170 5.308 UNCIOLA SP 11 2 7.1429 0.0004 2.214 1.815 2.309 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 3 4 14.2857 0.0012 6.089 7.560 9.622 ERICTHONIUS SP 16 1 3.5714 0.0000 0.185 0.115 0.147 RHACHOTROPIS OCULATA 11 2 7.1429 0.0001 0.369 0.204 0.259 DULICHIA SP 11 2 7.1429 0.0004 1.845 2.296 2.922 DECAPODA LARVAE 16 1 3.5714 0.0001 0.738 0.408 0.519 DECAPODA CRAB 16 1 3.5714 0.0003 1.292 0.806 1.026 AXIIDAE 16 1 3.5714 0.0003 1.661 0.434 0.553 CANCRIDAE 7 3 10.7143 0.0003 1.292 3.910 4.976 CUMACEA 7 3 10.7143 0.0003 1.476 4.230 5.384 DIASTYLIS SP 16 1 3.5714 0.0002 0.923 0.744 0.947 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 11 2 7.1429 0.0001 0.369 0.338 0.431 CENTROPAGES SP 16 1 3.5714 0.0002 0.923 0.510 0.649 BIVALVIA 16 1 3.5714 0.0000 0.185 0.102 0.130 OPHIUROIDEA 7 3 10.7143 0.0009 4.797 5.043 6.419 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS (GULF STREAM FLOUNDER, SVSPP=109) 272 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=130 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.5(0.2), min=5 max=18 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0208 (0.0035) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 35 26.9231 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.037 0.192 0.263 HYDROZOA 25 2 1.5385 0.0001 0.555 0.703 0.962 ANTHOZOA 2 22 16.9231 0.0032 15.268 7.243 9.911 POLYCHAETA 25 2 1.5385 0.0001 0.481 0.610 0.834 MALDANIDAE 36 1 0.7692 0.0011 5.065 0.488 0.668 NICOMACHE LUMBRICALIS 25 2 1.5385 0.0001 0.259 0.705 0.965 EUNICIDAE 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.148 0.308 0.421 LUMBRINERIDAE 36 1 0.7692 0.0002 0.739 0.327 0.448 LUMBRINERIS SP 36 1 0.7692 0.0002 0.850 0.769 1.053 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 36 1 0.7692 0.0004 1.885 0.467 0.639 OPHELINA SP 14 6 4.6154 0.0040 19.150 4.174 5.712 NEPHTYIDAE 25 2 1.5385 0.0003 1.516 1.089 1.490 SABELLIDAE 36 1 0.7692 0.0001 0.444 0.543 0.743 TEREBELLIDAE 11 8 6.1538 0.0022 10.388 2.759 3.776 CRUSTACEA 4 20 15.3846 0.0004 1.996 6.604 9.037 GAMMARIDEA 25 2 1.5385 0.0000 0.074 0.044 0.061 AMPELISCIDAE 14 6 4.6154 0.0001 0.333 0.498 0.681 AMPELISCA SP 5 13 10.0000 0.0003 1.553 4.064 5.561 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 25 2 1.5385 0.0002 0.813 0.529 0.724 AMPELISCA VADORUM 10 9 6.9231 0.0004 1.848 1.529 2.093 BYBLIS SERRATA 7 11 8.4615 0.0008 3.993 2.656 3.634 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 8 10 7.6923 0.0003 1.257 1.984 2.715 UNCIOLA SP 25 2 1.5385 0.0002 0.887 0.473 0.648 UNCIOLA INERMIS 2 22 16.9231 0.0014 6.654 7.164 9.804 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.037 0.005 0.007 CAPRELLIDAE 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.037 0.769 1.053 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.074 0.067 0.092 ERICTHONIUS SP 8 10 7.6923 0.0002 0.961 1.055 1.443 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 21 3 2.3077 0.0002 0.813 1.302 1.782 CASCO BIGELOWI 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.185 0.018 0.024 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 18 4 3.0769 0.0002 0.813 1.008 1.379 OEDICEROTIDAE 16 5 3.8462 0.0002 1.109 1.572 2.152 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 21 3 2.3077 0.0000 0.222 0.119 0.163 PHOTIS DENTATA 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.074 0.385 0.526 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 21 3 2.3077 0.0000 0.222 0.649 0.888 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.074 0.769 1.053 DECAPODA 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.037 0.256 0.351 DECAPODA LARVAE 11 8 6.1538 0.0001 0.665 0.646 0.884 DECAPODA CRAB Predator Species = CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS (GULF STREAM FLOUNDER, SVSPP=109) 273 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=130 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.5(0.2), min=5 max=18 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0208 (0.0035) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 25 2 1.5385 0.0001 0.665 0.394 0.540 DECAPODA SHRIMP 18 4 3.0769 0.0002 1.035 1.435 1.964 CANCRIDAE 25 2 1.5385 0.0001 0.407 0.669 0.916 CANCER SP 21 3 2.3077 0.0003 1.257 1.187 1.624 CANCER IRRORATUS 25 2 1.5385 0.0002 0.924 0.325 0.444 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 36 1 0.7692 0.0001 0.628 0.297 0.407 MUNIDA IRIS 36 1 0.7692 0.0003 1.516 0.544 0.744 MAJIDAE 11 8 6.1538 0.0001 0.370 1.265 1.731 CUMACEA 16 5 3.8462 0.0001 0.407 1.422 1.947 DIASTYLIS SP 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.037 0.256 0.351 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.037 0.048 0.066 CALANOIDA 36 1 0.7692 0.0001 0.555 0.262 0.359 STOMATOPODA 36 1 0.7692 0.0002 0.924 0.769 1.053 PLATYSQUILLA ENODIS 18 4 3.0769 0.0001 0.628 1.960 2.681 OPHIUROIDEA 25 2 1.5385 0.0002 1.072 0.995 1.362 OPHIURA SP 36 1 0.7692 0.0011 5.176 0.665 0.910 GADIDAE 5 13 10.0000 0.0005 2.477 5.737 7.851 ANIMAL REMAINS 36 1 0.7692 0.0001 0.259 0.269 0.368 ANIMAL EGGS 36 1 0.7692 0.0000 0.111 0.033 0.044 SAND Predator Species = CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS (GULF STREAM FLOUNDER, SVSPP=109) 274 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.7(0.5), min=5 max=18 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0119 (0.0026) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 20 35.7143 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 13 23.2143 0.0022 18.647 13.743 21.377 POLYCHAETA 5 5 8.9286 0.0027 22.406 6.491 10.097 LUMBRINERIDAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0007 5.865 2.768 4.306 LUMBRINERIS SP 14 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.150 0.893 1.389 SABELLIDAE 14 1 1.7857 0.0002 1.504 0.714 1.111 AMPHARETIDAE 7 4 7.1429 0.0004 3.609 2.689 4.184 CRUSTACEA 14 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.602 0.893 1.389 AMPHIPODA 7 4 7.1429 0.0003 2.707 1.599 2.487 GAMMARIDEA 14 1 1.7857 0.0003 2.256 0.301 0.468 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 14 1 1.7857 0.0003 2.105 0.281 0.437 UNCIOLA SP 14 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.150 0.893 1.389 HYPERIIDAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0002 1.654 1.986 3.090 DECAPODA LARVAE 10 2 3.5714 0.0007 5.865 2.645 4.115 CANCER IRRORATUS 9 3 5.3571 0.0004 3.308 1.869 2.907 MUNIDA SP 14 1 1.7857 0.0001 1.053 0.391 0.608 MUNIDA IRIS 10 2 3.5714 0.0000 0.301 1.020 1.587 CUMACEA 14 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.301 0.143 0.222 DIASTYLIS SP 5 5 8.9286 0.0001 1.203 3.140 4.884 CALANOIDA 14 1 1.7857 0.0009 7.218 1.786 2.778 PLATYSQUILLA ENODIS 3 10 17.8571 0.0011 8.872 11.761 18.295 OPHIUROIDEA 14 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.150 0.893 1.389 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 14 1 1.7857 0.0008 6.466 0.863 1.342 FISH LARVAE 4 6 10.7143 0.0004 3.609 6.525 10.150 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MACRORHAMPHOSUS SCOLOPAX (LONGSPINE SNIPEFISH, SVSPP=111) 275 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.5(0.5), min=12 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (0.0000) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = ZENOPSIS CONCHIFERA (BUCKLER DORY, SVSPP=112) 276 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.0(.), min=15 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SYNGNATHUS FUSCUS (NORTHERN PIPEFISH, SVSPP=116) 277 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.0(.), min=18 max=18 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for ER6 FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SYNGNATHUS FUSCUS (NORTHERN PIPEFISH, SVSPP=116) 278 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=24 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.3(0.7), min=13 max=24 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0011 (0.0009) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 18 75.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 8.3333 0.0001 7.407 8.333 33.333 TREMATODA 4 1 4.1667 0.0000 3.704 4.167 16.667 CRUSTACEA 4 1 4.1667 0.0002 18.519 0.947 3.788 GAMMARIDEA 4 1 4.1667 0.0000 3.704 4.167 16.667 OXYUROSTYLIS SMITHI 2 2 8.3333 0.0008 66.667 7.386 29.545 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA Predator Species = SYNGNATHUS FUSCUS (NORTHERN PIPEFISH, SVSPP=116) 279 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.8(0.4), min=18 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0022 (0.0009) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 5 45.4545 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 9.0909 0.0001 4.167 9.091 16.667 TREMATODA 3 1 9.0909 0.0004 16.667 7.273 13.333 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 1 5 45.4545 0.0017 79.167 38.182 70.000 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA Predator Species = SCOMBER SCOMBRUS (ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SVSPP=121) 280 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=74 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(1.0), min=16 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0686 (0.2338) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 11 9 12.1622 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.003 0.005 0.006 CESTODA 27 2 2.7027 0.0001 0.010 0.018 0.020 NEMERTEA 1 34 45.9459 0.0024 0.223 0.509 0.579 NEMATODA 27 2 2.7027 0.0001 0.013 0.057 0.065 TOMOPTERIS SP 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.001 0.036 0.040 TOMOPTERIS HELGOLANDICA 18 4 5.4054 0.0138 1.287 0.617 0.703 CRUSTACEA 27 2 2.7027 0.0001 0.005 0.004 0.004 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 18 4 5.4054 0.0001 0.006 0.017 0.019 GAMMARIDEA 34 1 1.3514 0.0003 0.032 0.009 0.011 AMPELISCA SP 34 1 1.3514 0.0001 0.006 0.003 0.003 BYBLIS SERRATA 23 3 4.0541 0.0001 0.005 0.001 0.002 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 6 14 18.9189 0.0018 0.168 0.950 1.081 HYPERIIDAE 27 2 2.7027 0.0019 0.178 0.165 0.187 HYPERIA GALBA 14 6 8.1081 0.0005 0.051 0.195 0.222 PARATHEMISTO SP 5 18 24.3243 0.1128 10.552 5.683 6.470 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.002 LYSIANASSIDAE 23 3 4.0541 0.0001 0.013 0.007 0.008 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.001 0.013 0.015 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 2 30 40.5405 0.0231 2.163 3.689 4.199 DECAPODA LARVAE 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.003 0.012 0.013 CRANGONIDAE 18 4 5.4054 0.0004 0.037 0.042 0.047 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 27 2 2.7027 0.0001 0.014 0.009 0.010 LITHODIDAE 17 5 6.7568 0.0009 0.083 0.038 0.043 PAGURUS SP 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.004 CUMACEA 34 1 1.3514 0.0001 0.011 0.003 0.004 DIASTYLIS SCULPTA 14 6 8.1081 0.0005 0.049 0.033 0.038 EUPHAUSIIDAE 27 2 2.7027 0.0455 4.259 2.703 3.077 EUPHAUSIA KROHNI 8 13 17.5676 0.1079 10.096 2.098 2.389 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 18 4 5.4054 0.0002 0.023 0.067 0.076 MYSIDACEA 34 1 1.3514 0.0002 0.021 0.091 0.103 HETEROMYSIS FORMOSA 10 10 13.5135 0.0151 1.413 4.485 5.106 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 9 11 14.8649 0.3479 32.556 12.424 14.144 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 34 1 1.3514 0.0000 0.001 0.036 0.040 CIRRIPEDIA LARVAE 11 9 12.1622 0.0743 6.949 4.961 5.648 COPEPODA 3 23 31.0811 0.0682 6.379 11.734 13.359 CALANOIDA 23 3 4.0541 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.003 CENTROPAGES SP 34 1 1.3514 0.0016 0.150 0.963 1.096 BIVALVIA 34 1 1.3514 0.0055 0.516 1.351 1.538 CEPHALOPODA Predator Species = SCOMBER SCOMBRUS (ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SVSPP=121) 281 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=12, Stomach samples=74 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.4(1.0), min=16 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0686 (0.2338) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 23 31.0811 0.1073 10.042 18.586 21.160 CHAETOGNATHA 11 9 12.1622 0.1215 11.373 5.831 6.639 SAGITTA ELEGANS 34 1 1.3514 0.0009 0.089 0.006 0.007 UROCHORDATA 23 3 4.0541 0.0014 0.132 0.097 0.111 ASCIDIACEA 18 4 5.4054 0.0010 0.096 0.434 0.494 FISH 27 2 2.7027 0.0002 0.016 0.105 0.119 FISH SCALES 14 6 8.1081 0.0004 0.042 0.021 0.024 FISH LARVAE 6 14 18.9189 0.0099 0.924 9.723 11.069 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SCOMBER SCOMBRUS (ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SVSPP=121) 282 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=9 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.2(2.1), min=17 max=39 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6730 (0.1656) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 6 66.6667 0.0027 0.396 0.700 0.700 NEMATODA 3 3 33.3333 0.0008 0.116 0.136 0.136 HYPERIA SP 4 2 22.2222 0.0070 1.040 0.478 0.478 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 6 1 11.1111 0.0058 0.859 11.111 11.111 CALANOIDA 1 8 88.8889 0.6162 91.563 84.346 84.346 CENTROPAGES SP 4 2 22.2222 0.0406 6.026 3.229 3.229 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SCOMBER SCOMBRUS (ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SVSPP=121) 283 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=12 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.5(1.5), min=25 max=40 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0244 (0.0244) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 11 91.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 8.3333 0.0244 100.000 8.333 100.000 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA Predator Species = SCOMBER SCOMBRUS (ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SVSPP=121) 284 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=36.0(1.0), min=35 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.4925 (2.4925) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 50.0000 1.1770 47.222 23.611 47.222 PARATHEMISTO SP 1 1 50.0000 1.2050 48.345 24.173 48.345 COPEPODA 1 1 50.0000 0.0670 2.688 1.344 2.688 FISH 1 1 50.0000 0.0435 1.745 0.873 1.745 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SCOMBER SCOMBRUS (ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SVSPP=121) 285 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=13 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=34.5(2.5), min=19 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.6268 (3.8054) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 4 30.7692 0.0052 0.041 0.049 0.049 HYDROZOA 7 2 15.3846 0.0004 0.003 0.082 0.082 NEMATODA 9 1 7.6923 0.0001 0.001 0.078 0.078 CYMADUSA COMPTA 1 10 76.9231 12.0789 95.661 65.518 65.518 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 9 1 7.6923 0.0002 0.002 0.228 0.228 HYPERIIDAE 9 1 7.6923 0.0162 0.129 0.169 0.169 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 9 1 7.6923 0.0602 0.476 0.172 0.172 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 4 4 30.7692 0.0041 0.032 2.075 2.075 COPEPODA 9 1 7.6923 0.0001 0.001 0.038 0.038 CEPHALOPODA 9 1 7.6923 0.1339 1.061 0.353 0.353 CHAETOGNATHA 2 6 46.1538 0.2608 2.066 8.872 8.872 SAGITTA ELEGANS 6 3 23.0769 0.0122 0.096 8.363 8.363 UROCHORDATA 9 1 7.6923 0.0001 0.001 0.076 0.076 FISH SCALES 3 5 38.4615 0.0194 0.154 12.167 12.167 ANIMAL REMAINS 7 2 15.3846 0.0351 0.278 1.759 1.759 SAND Predator Species = SARDA SARDA (ATLANTIC BONITO, SVSPP=123) 286 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=50.0(.), min=50 max=50 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 15.9210 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 15.9210 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = SARDA SARDA (ATLANTIC BONITO, SVSPP=123) 287 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.5(0.5), min=53 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.7580 (2.6020) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 50.0000 2.4500 51.492 33.288 33.288 LOLIGO SP 1 2 100.0000 2.3080 48.508 66.712 66.712 FISH Predator Species = SCOMBER JAPONICUS (CHUB MACKEREL, SVSPP=124) 288 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=18 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.9(0.2), min=18 max=21 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1837 (0.0323) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 1 5.5556 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 8 44.4444 0.0034 1.875 1.288 1.363 TREMATODA 3 6 33.3333 0.0254 13.823 13.921 14.739 COPEPODA 4 1 5.5556 0.0002 0.091 0.388 0.410 FISH 1 16 88.8889 0.1547 84.211 78.849 83.487 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SCOMBER JAPONICUS (CHUB MACKEREL, SVSPP=124) 289 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.0(1.1), min=14 max=21 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0434 (0.0073) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 2 28.5714 0.0189 43.421 28.571 28.571 LARVACEA 3 1 14.2857 0.0023 5.263 7.143 7.143 FISH 3 1 14.2857 0.0014 3.289 3.106 3.106 FISH LARVAE 1 5 71.4286 0.0209 48.026 61.180 61.180 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = TRICHIURUS LEPTURUS (ATLANTIC CUTLASSFISH, SVSPP=126) 290 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=48.5(0.9), min=44 max=54 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0813 (0.0327) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 3 27.2727 0.0066 8.166 24.572 24.572 CRUSTACEA 4 1 9.0909 0.0012 1.454 1.688 1.688 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 1 6 54.5455 0.0165 20.358 29.273 29.273 ACETES AMERICANUS 4 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.112 2.273 2.273 MYSIDACEA 2 5 45.4545 0.0561 69.016 33.103 33.103 FISH 4 1 9.0909 0.0007 0.895 9.091 9.091 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PROMETHICHTHYS PROMETHEUS (CONEJO, SVSPP=127) 291 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.0(.), min=25 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS (BUTTERFISH, SVSPP=131) 292 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.6(0.7), min=5 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0247 (0.0061) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 24 42.8571 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 9 1 1.7857 0.0035 14.306 1.786 3.125 NEMERTEA 8 2 3.5714 0.0000 0.145 0.328 0.575 HYPERIIDAE 9 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.289 0.037 0.065 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 4 4 7.1429 0.0001 0.361 0.209 0.366 DECAPODA LARVAE 9 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.072 0.024 0.043 DECAPODA SHRIMP 9 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.072 0.009 0.016 EUPHAUSIIDAE 3 8 14.2857 0.0009 3.829 1.853 3.242 COPEPODA 6 3 5.3571 0.0001 0.506 0.324 0.566 CALANOIDA 9 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.072 0.009 0.016 CENTROPAGES SP 4 4 7.1429 0.0012 4.697 6.386 11.175 CHAETOGNATHA 6 3 5.3571 0.0022 8.743 3.839 6.718 SAGITTA ELEGANS 1 27 48.2143 0.0165 66.908 42.338 74.092 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS (BUTTERFISH, SVSPP=131) 293 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=142, Stomach samples=1238 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.2(0.1), min=3 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1257 (0.0088) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 281 22.6979 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 33 2.6656 0.0021 1.686 2.337 3.023 CNIDARIA 27 7 0.5654 0.0052 4.119 0.404 0.523 HYDROZOA 26 8 0.6462 0.0023 1.793 0.604 0.782 CTENOPHORA 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.003 0.054 0.070 CESTODA 5 64 5.1696 0.0002 0.154 0.566 0.732 TREMATODA 50 2 0.1616 0.0005 0.414 0.118 0.152 NEMERTEA 19 12 0.9693 0.0000 0.010 0.014 0.018 NEMATODA 19 12 0.9693 0.0007 0.548 0.608 0.786 POLYCHAETA 50 2 0.1616 0.0005 0.416 0.097 0.126 LUMBRINERIDAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.022 0.004 0.005 PHERUSA AFFINIS 50 2 0.1616 0.0014 1.144 0.161 0.209 GLYCERIDAE 37 4 0.3231 0.0032 2.507 0.310 0.401 GONIADIDAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0004 0.280 0.081 0.104 NEPHTYIDAE 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.002 PHYLLODOCE SP 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.003 0.005 0.006 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 PHYLLODOCE GROENLANDICA 25 9 0.7270 0.0006 0.455 0.572 0.740 TOMOPTERIDAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.006 0.001 0.001 TOMOPTERIS SP 19 12 0.9693 0.0029 2.287 0.969 1.254 TOMOPTERIS HELGOLANDICA 44 3 0.2423 0.0000 0.004 0.005 0.006 CIRRATULIDAE 37 4 0.3231 0.0000 0.026 0.013 0.016 SPIONIDAE 18 15 1.2116 0.0004 0.290 0.390 0.505 TEREBELLIDA 7 51 4.1195 0.0005 0.388 1.666 2.155 CRUSTACEA 33 5 0.4039 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 44 3 0.2423 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.009 AMPHIPODA 23 11 0.8885 0.0000 0.013 0.102 0.132 GAMMARIDEA 33 5 0.4039 0.0000 0.015 0.083 0.107 AMPELISCIDAE 44 3 0.2423 0.0003 0.236 0.211 0.272 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.012 0.009 0.011 BYBLIS SERRATA 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.007 0.005 0.007 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.005 CAPRELLIDAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 4 75 6.0582 0.0002 0.124 0.800 1.035 HYPERIIDAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HYPERIA SP 31 6 0.4847 0.0001 0.048 0.069 0.089 HYPERIA GALBA 6 53 4.2811 0.0032 2.562 1.566 2.025 PARATHEMISTO SP 37 4 0.3231 0.0000 0.012 0.001 0.001 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 10 37 2.9887 0.0002 0.159 0.389 0.503 DECAPODA LARVAE Predator Species = PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS (BUTTERFISH, SVSPP=131) 294 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=142, Stomach samples=1238 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.2(0.1), min=3 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1257 (0.0088) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.008 0.020 0.026 DECAPODA CRAB 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.003 0.060 0.077 DECAPODA SHRIMP 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.006 0.006 0.007 CANCER SP LARVAE 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.010 0.026 0.034 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 44 3 0.2423 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 LUCIFER FAXONI 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 CUMACEA 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 OXYUROSTYLIS SMITHI 27 7 0.5654 0.0000 0.019 0.101 0.130 EUPHAUSIIDAE 33 5 0.4039 0.0004 0.352 0.080 0.103 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 31 6 0.4847 0.0000 0.014 0.027 0.035 MYSIDACEA 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.004 0.007 0.009 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 19 12 0.9693 0.0001 0.094 0.174 0.225 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 3 81 6.5428 0.0016 1.278 2.471 3.196 COPEPODA 14 24 1.9386 0.0007 0.581 1.016 1.314 CALANOIDA 44 3 0.2423 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 16 19 1.5347 0.0000 0.028 0.437 0.566 CENTROPAGES SP 44 3 0.2423 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.003 CANDACIA SP 50 2 0.1616 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 CANDACIA ARMATA 37 4 0.3231 0.0001 0.071 0.062 0.081 STOMATOPODA 33 5 0.4039 0.0001 0.054 0.033 0.043 MOLLUSCA 37 4 0.3231 0.0000 0.017 0.051 0.065 GASTROPODA 23 11 0.8885 0.0017 1.346 0.784 1.014 THECOSOMATA 8 46 3.7157 0.0191 15.204 3.653 4.726 CLIONE LIMACINA 16 19 1.5347 0.0003 0.234 1.053 1.362 CHAETOGNATHA 37 4 0.3231 0.0002 0.198 0.147 0.190 SAGITTA SP 60 1 0.0808 0.0001 0.089 0.048 0.062 SAGITTA ELEGANS 12 31 2.5040 0.0013 1.007 2.047 2.648 UROCHORDATA 27 7 0.5654 0.0059 4.733 0.564 0.729 ASCIDIACEA 8 46 3.7157 0.0056 4.465 3.071 3.973 LARVACEA 12 31 2.5040 0.0030 2.391 2.413 3.122 THALIACEA 15 22 1.7771 0.0026 2.062 1.340 1.733 SALPIDAE 27 7 0.5654 0.0002 0.129 0.105 0.136 FISH 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 FISH SCALES 37 4 0.3231 0.0000 0.031 0.047 0.061 FISH LARVAE 1 627 50.6462 0.0575 45.792 45.148 58.405 ANIMAL REMAINS 60 1 0.0808 0.0000 0.019 0.078 0.101 SAND Predator Species = PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS (BUTTERFISH, SVSPP=131) 295 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=13, Stomach samples=99 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.1(0.3), min=9 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3096 (0.0509) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 25 25.2525 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 30 30.3030 0.0008 0.245 2.738 3.663 TREMATODA 12 3 3.0303 0.0000 0.013 0.017 0.022 NEMATODA 14 2 2.0202 0.0001 0.026 0.032 0.042 POLYCHAETA 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.010 0.010 0.014 ONUPHIDAE 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 VANADIS LONGISSIMA 7 9 9.0909 0.0001 0.029 0.023 0.031 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 14 2 2.0202 0.0000 0.007 0.006 0.008 AMPHIPODA 9 7 7.0707 0.0001 0.029 0.012 0.017 HYPERIIDAE 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.003 0.008 0.010 HYPERIA GALBA 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.005 PARATHEMISTO SP 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 PHRONIMA SP 6 11 11.1111 0.0001 0.036 0.015 0.021 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.003 0.011 0.014 DECAPODA LARVAE 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.007 0.046 0.061 DECAPODA CRAB 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 SERGESTIDAE 18 1 1.0101 0.0002 0.062 0.030 0.040 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.007 0.001 0.001 MYSIDACEA 11 4 4.0404 0.0000 0.013 0.023 0.031 COPEPODA 5 16 16.1616 0.0002 0.052 0.296 0.396 CALANOIDA 14 2 2.0202 0.0000 0.007 0.006 0.008 HARPACTICOIDA 12 3 3.0303 0.0000 0.013 0.003 0.003 ARGULUS SP 14 2 2.0202 0.0000 0.007 0.002 0.002 CENTROPAGES SP 3 26 26.2626 0.1724 55.690 21.171 28.324 UROCHORDATA 10 5 5.0505 0.0544 17.555 4.470 5.980 ASCIDIACEA 18 1 1.0101 0.0000 0.010 0.015 0.020 OIKOPLEURA SP 8 8 8.0808 0.0037 1.204 0.775 1.037 SALPIDAE 18 1 1.0101 0.0004 0.140 0.820 1.096 FISH 1 50 50.5051 0.0753 24.315 43.751 58.531 ANIMAL REMAINS 18 1 1.0101 0.0016 0.506 0.460 0.616 ANIMAL EGGS Predator Species = PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS (BUTTERFISH, SVSPP=131) 296 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=49, Stomach samples=430 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.1(0.2), min=3 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0847 (0.0119) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 131 30.4651 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 15 3 0.6977 0.0000 0.008 0.023 0.033 TREMATODA 27 1 0.2326 0.0005 0.577 0.233 0.334 NEMERTEA 14 4 0.9302 0.0000 0.016 0.011 0.016 NEMATODA 27 1 0.2326 0.0002 0.195 0.233 0.334 LUMBRINERIDAE 9 8 1.8605 0.0092 10.883 1.846 2.654 TOMOPTERIDAE 15 3 0.6977 0.0018 2.126 0.340 0.489 TOMOPTERIS SP 15 3 0.6977 0.0000 0.019 0.023 0.034 TEREBELLIDA 10 7 1.6279 0.0005 0.549 0.955 1.374 CRUSTACEA 21 2 0.4651 0.0000 0.008 0.045 0.065 GAMMARIDEA 27 1 0.2326 0.0003 0.316 0.177 0.255 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.003 0.023 0.033 HAUSTORIIDAE 4 17 3.9535 0.0001 0.118 0.463 0.666 HYPERIIDAE 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.005 0.031 0.045 HYPERIA GALBA 6 13 3.0233 0.0002 0.239 0.691 0.993 PARATHEMISTO SP 21 2 0.4651 0.0000 0.033 0.199 0.285 DECAPODA 15 3 0.6977 0.0000 0.008 0.267 0.384 DECAPODA LARVAE 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.014 0.036 0.052 DECAPODA CRAB LARVAE 13 5 1.1628 0.0026 3.077 1.113 1.600 AXIIDAE 21 2 0.4651 0.0000 0.005 0.010 0.015 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.008 0.005 0.007 EUPHAUSIIDAE 15 3 0.6977 0.0002 0.184 0.092 0.132 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.003 0.116 0.167 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 3 21 4.8837 0.0015 1.816 2.364 3.400 COPEPODA 12 6 1.3953 0.0004 0.525 1.395 2.007 CALANOIDA 21 2 0.4651 0.0000 0.005 0.117 0.168 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 8 11 2.5581 0.0000 0.030 0.036 0.052 CENTROPAGES SP 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.000 CANDACIA ARMATA 27 1 0.2326 0.0001 0.165 0.233 0.334 CEPHALOPODA 10 7 1.6279 0.0002 0.212 0.885 1.272 CHAETOGNATHA 27 1 0.2326 0.0000 0.033 0.004 0.005 SAGITTA SP 5 14 3.2558 0.0015 1.785 1.992 2.865 UROCHORDATA 21 2 0.4651 0.0017 2.049 0.154 0.221 LARVACEA 21 2 0.4651 0.0003 0.368 0.465 0.669 THALIACEA 6 13 3.0233 0.0035 4.178 2.917 4.195 SALPIDAE 15 3 0.6977 0.0004 0.420 0.371 0.533 FISH 1 234 54.4186 0.0593 70.015 51.670 74.308 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = POMATOMUS SALTATRIX (BLUEFISH, SVSPP=135) 297 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=20, Stomach samples=55 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=70.9(0.8), min=54 max=83 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 45.0075 (9.7304) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 9 16.3636 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 9 1 1.8182 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.001 HYDROZOA 9 1 1.8182 0.0000 0.000 0.909 1.087 TREMATODA 6 4 7.2727 0.0007 0.002 1.133 1.355 NEMATODA 9 1 1.8182 0.0010 0.002 0.003 0.004 DECAPODA 7 2 3.6364 0.0083 0.018 0.022 0.027 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 9 1 1.8182 0.0073 0.016 0.012 0.015 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 9 1 1.8182 0.0006 0.001 0.002 0.002 BIVALVIA 9 1 1.8182 0.2093 0.465 0.712 0.852 GASTROPODA 5 6 10.9091 1.8213 4.047 8.466 10.122 CEPHALOPODA 9 1 1.8182 5.1662 11.478 1.818 2.174 LOLIGO SP 2 11 20.0000 21.6508 48.105 19.046 22.773 ILLEX SP 1 20 36.3636 11.1867 24.855 32.026 38.292 FISH 9 1 1.8182 0.5469 1.215 0.912 1.090 GADIDAE 4 7 12.7273 1.1552 2.567 11.494 13.743 AMMODYTES SP 9 1 1.8182 3.0065 6.680 1.818 2.174 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 9 1 1.8182 0.2392 0.531 1.818 2.174 PLEURONECTIFORMES 7 2 3.6364 0.0073 0.016 3.443 4.116 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = POMATOMUS SALTATRIX (BLUEFISH, SVSPP=135) 298 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=56, Stomach samples=309 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.3(0.8), min=9 max=78 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.4049 (2.0941) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 83 26.8608 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 17 3 0.9709 0.0581 0.469 0.070 0.096 SCYPHOZOA 8 14 4.5307 0.0005 0.004 0.039 0.053 TREMATODA 13 4 1.2945 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.008 NEMATODA 29 1 0.3236 0.0012 0.010 0.324 0.442 POLYCHAETA 17 3 0.9709 0.0448 0.361 0.151 0.206 GLYCERIDAE 22 2 0.6472 0.0015 0.012 0.349 0.477 CRUSTACEA 29 1 0.3236 0.0033 0.026 0.324 0.442 GAMMARIDEA 17 3 0.9709 0.0013 0.010 0.970 1.326 GAMMARUS SP 17 3 0.9709 0.0243 0.196 0.537 0.734 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 29 1 0.3236 0.0003 0.002 0.324 0.442 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 22 2 0.6472 0.0216 0.174 0.513 0.702 HAUSTORIIDAE 29 1 0.3236 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HYPERIIDAE 29 1 0.3236 0.0000 0.000 0.324 0.442 DECAPODA 22 2 0.6472 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 29 1 0.3236 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 DECAPODA CRAB 29 1 0.3236 0.0000 0.000 0.299 0.408 DECAPODA SHRIMP 29 1 0.3236 0.0059 0.048 0.008 0.011 CANCER IRRORATUS 29 1 0.3236 0.0003 0.002 0.004 0.006 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 29 1 0.3236 0.0510 0.411 0.065 0.089 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 29 1 0.3236 0.0002 0.002 0.092 0.126 ISOPODA 12 5 1.6181 0.0001 0.000 0.025 0.035 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 22 2 0.6472 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 COPEPODA 29 1 0.3236 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 OSTRACODA 29 1 0.3236 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.009 MOLLUSCA SHELL 4 30 9.7087 0.3256 2.625 6.663 9.110 CEPHALOPODA 7 19 6.1489 1.2394 9.991 3.462 4.733 LOLIGO SP 13 4 1.2945 1.1175 9.009 0.484 0.661 LOLIGO PEALEII 22 2 0.6472 0.0097 0.078 0.376 0.514 ILLEX SP 29 1 0.3236 0.0006 0.005 0.001 0.001 OCTOPODA 1 111 35.9223 2.9998 24.182 27.833 38.055 FISH 13 4 1.2945 0.0002 0.001 1.007 1.377 FISH SCALES 29 1 0.3236 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 13 4 1.2945 0.3084 2.486 1.112 1.520 BATRACHOIDIDAE 11 6 1.9417 0.0263 0.212 1.933 2.643 CLUPEIDAE 29 1 0.3236 0.7474 6.025 0.324 0.442 BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS 29 1 0.3236 0.0375 0.303 0.123 0.169 CLUPEA HARENGUS 3 35 11.3269 2.7887 22.481 7.242 9.902 ETRUMEUS TERES 6 20 6.4725 0.4047 3.263 5.882 8.043 ENGRAULIDAE Predator Species = POMATOMUS SALTATRIX (BLUEFISH, SVSPP=135) 299 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=56, Stomach samples=309 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.3(0.8), min=9 max=78 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.4049 (2.0941) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 7 2.2654 0.3690 2.975 1.759 2.405 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 17 3 0.9709 0.0501 0.404 0.843 1.152 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 29 1 0.3236 0.0105 0.084 0.324 0.442 GADIDAE 29 1 0.3236 0.0651 0.525 0.324 0.442 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 29 1 0.3236 0.0930 0.749 0.317 0.433 MYCTOPHIDAE 29 1 0.3236 0.0238 0.192 0.324 0.442 AMMODYTES SP 29 1 0.3236 0.0276 0.223 0.138 0.188 CYNOSCION REGALIS 29 1 0.3236 0.0281 0.227 0.074 0.102 SCOMBER SCOMBRUS 29 1 0.3236 0.0285 0.229 0.178 0.244 THUNNUS THYNNUS 29 1 0.3236 0.0752 0.606 0.272 0.372 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 22 2 0.6472 0.0347 0.280 0.324 0.442 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 5 27 8.7379 1.3682 11.030 5.388 7.366 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 9 12 3.8835 0.0033 0.026 1.989 2.719 ANIMAL REMAINS 22 2 0.6472 0.0074 0.060 0.016 0.021 ROCK Predator Species = POMATOMUS SALTATRIX (BLUEFISH, SVSPP=135) 300 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=25, Stomach samples=127 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.4(0.7), min=14 max=77 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5674 (1.0463) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 45 35.4331 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 9 2 1.5748 0.0000 0.000 0.064 0.099 TREMATODA 7 3 2.3622 0.0000 0.001 0.016 0.025 NEMATODA 7 3 2.3622 0.0148 0.415 1.909 2.957 POLYCHAETA 13 1 0.7874 0.0075 0.211 0.787 1.220 CRUSTACEA 13 1 0.7874 0.0003 0.008 0.787 1.220 DECAPODA 13 1 0.7874 0.0152 0.427 0.787 1.220 DECAPODA CRAB 9 2 1.5748 0.0051 0.142 0.092 0.143 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 1 0.7874 0.0057 0.159 0.068 0.105 CARIDION SP 13 1 0.7874 0.0133 0.372 0.346 0.536 PALAEMONETES PUGIO 13 1 0.7874 0.0103 0.289 0.787 1.220 PANDALIDAE 13 1 0.7874 0.0004 0.012 0.787 1.220 PARAPENAEUS POLITUS 13 1 0.7874 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 COPEPODA 13 1 0.7874 0.0000 0.000 0.018 0.028 MOLLUSCA SHELL 6 5 3.9370 0.0357 1.001 1.723 2.669 CEPHALOPODA 13 1 0.7874 0.0005 0.014 0.787 1.220 LOLIGO SP 2 40 31.4961 2.1469 60.182 28.057 43.455 FISH 13 1 0.7874 0.0006 0.017 0.787 1.220 FISH SCALES 13 1 0.7874 0.0370 1.038 0.787 1.220 BATRACHOIDIDAE 9 2 1.5748 0.1168 3.275 1.575 2.439 CLUPEIDAE 4 8 6.2992 0.3548 9.945 5.309 8.223 ENGRAULIDAE 3 16 12.5984 0.5959 16.703 11.986 18.564 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 9 2 1.5748 0.1212 3.398 1.575 2.439 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 13 1 0.7874 0.0055 0.155 0.787 1.220 AMMODYTES SP 13 1 0.7874 0.0783 2.194 0.787 1.220 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 5 6 4.7244 0.0015 0.042 3.953 6.122 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = POMATOMUS SALTATRIX (BLUEFISH, SVSPP=135) 301 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=18, Stomach samples=45 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=54.7(2.6), min=19 max=80 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 37.6378 (11.0292) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 10 22.2222 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 10 1 2.2222 0.0006 0.002 0.001 0.001 NEMATODA 10 1 2.2222 0.1818 0.483 0.295 0.380 DECAPODA CRAB 10 1 2.2222 0.0067 0.018 0.004 0.005 CANCER IRRORATUS 5 6 13.3333 1.6250 4.318 8.130 10.452 CEPHALOPODA 3 9 20.0000 6.9911 18.575 11.534 14.830 LOLIGO SP 6 3 6.6667 1.0209 2.713 5.446 7.002 LOLIGO PEALEII 10 1 2.2222 8.4161 22.361 2.123 2.730 ILLEX SP 10 1 2.2222 0.0044 0.012 0.011 0.014 OPHIUROIDEA 1 16 35.5556 8.4037 22.328 29.119 37.439 FISH 10 1 2.2222 1.1600 3.082 0.856 1.100 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 7 2 4.4444 0.6904 1.834 1.261 1.621 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 4 7 15.5556 2.5377 6.742 9.783 12.578 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 10 1 2.2222 0.8099 2.152 2.222 2.857 PRIONOTUS SP 7 2 4.4444 5.7296 15.223 3.949 5.077 PLEURONECTIFORMES 7 2 4.4444 0.0022 0.006 2.222 2.857 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 1 2.2222 0.0576 0.153 0.823 1.058 ROCK Predator Species = MICROPOGON UNDULATUS (ATLANTIC CROAKER, SVSPP=136) 302 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=22, Stomach samples=143 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.3(0.4), min=11 max=45 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1709 (0.1719) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 25 17.4825 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.699 0.847 HYDROZOA 57 1 0.6993 0.0031 0.262 0.106 0.129 CTENOPHORA 36 2 1.3986 0.0004 0.034 0.162 0.196 NEMERTEA 36 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.007 ACANTHOCEPHALA 36 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.008 NEMATODA 2 45 31.4685 0.1002 8.558 6.339 7.682 POLYCHAETA 29 4 2.7972 0.0014 0.116 0.715 0.867 MALDANIDAE 36 2 1.3986 0.0089 0.762 0.714 0.865 EUNICIDAE 16 8 5.5944 0.0139 1.188 0.696 0.843 LUMBRINERIDAE 13 11 7.6923 0.0629 5.371 2.865 3.472 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.009 0.018 0.022 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.005 0.011 0.013 ONUPHIDAE 29 4 2.7972 0.0217 1.851 1.057 1.281 DIOPATRA CUPREA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 FLABELLIGERIDAE 57 1 0.6993 0.0054 0.459 0.150 0.181 PHERUSA SP 34 3 2.0979 0.0143 1.222 0.609 0.739 PHERUSA AFFINIS 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 CIRROPHORUS SP 57 1 0.6993 0.0002 0.014 0.011 0.014 GLYCERIDAE 10 15 10.4895 0.1075 9.180 3.599 4.361 GLYCERA AMERICANA 36 2 1.3986 0.0078 0.665 0.534 0.647 GLYCERA DIBRANCHIATA 57 1 0.6993 0.0144 1.226 0.110 0.133 GLYCERA ROBUSTA 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.005 0.015 0.018 GONIADIDAE 36 2 1.3986 0.0005 0.047 0.020 0.024 NEPHTYIDAE 36 2 1.3986 0.0030 0.259 0.054 0.066 AGLAOPHAMUS VERRILLI 29 4 2.7972 0.0013 0.115 0.141 0.170 NEPHTYS SP 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.008 0.003 0.003 NEPHTYS PICTA 36 2 1.3986 0.0004 0.033 0.065 0.079 NEREIS SP 57 1 0.6993 0.0003 0.024 0.007 0.009 PHYLLODOCIDAE 36 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.004 0.007 0.009 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 57 1 0.6993 0.0005 0.044 0.005 0.006 POLYNOIDAE 36 2 1.3986 0.0006 0.050 0.012 0.014 ALENTIANA AURANTIACA 16 8 5.5944 0.0010 0.087 0.071 0.086 CIRRATULIDAE 9 18 12.5874 0.0661 5.645 2.543 3.082 SPIONIDAE 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.003 0.014 0.017 PRIONOSPIO SP 11 14 9.7902 0.0177 1.509 3.247 3.935 SPIO SP 36 2 1.3986 0.0012 0.099 0.358 0.434 SPIO FILICORNIS 34 3 2.0979 0.0023 0.198 1.072 1.299 SPIO SETOSA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 AMPHARETIDAE Predator Species = MICROPOGON UNDULATUS (ATLANTIC CROAKER, SVSPP=136) 303 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=22, Stomach samples=143 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.3(0.4), min=11 max=45 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1709 (0.1719) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 57 1 0.6993 0.0004 0.033 0.010 0.012 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.003 TEREBELLIDAE 21 5 3.4965 0.0247 2.110 0.842 1.020 CRUSTACEA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.044 0.053 AMPHIPODA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCIDAE 36 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.004 0.004 0.004 AMPELISCA SP 21 5 3.4965 0.0001 0.005 0.009 0.010 AMPELISCA VADORUM 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.006 0.011 0.014 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 21 5 3.4965 0.0007 0.062 0.379 0.460 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 19 7 4.8951 0.0004 0.036 0.248 0.300 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.013 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 36 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.004 0.121 0.146 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 13 11 7.6923 0.0098 0.834 0.305 0.370 DECAPODA 36 2 1.3986 0.0000 0.004 0.098 0.119 DECAPODA LARVAE 57 1 0.6993 0.0007 0.064 0.026 0.032 DECAPODA CRAB 36 2 1.3986 0.0013 0.115 0.391 0.474 DECAPODA SHRIMP 57 1 0.6993 0.0002 0.018 0.099 0.120 CANCRIDAE 21 5 3.4965 0.0037 0.317 0.283 0.343 CANCER IRRORATUS 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.003 0.019 0.023 CRANGONIDAE 5 24 16.7832 0.0118 1.008 3.737 4.528 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 57 1 0.6993 0.0002 0.017 0.121 0.146 HIPPOLYTE SP 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.013 0.069 0.084 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 15 9 6.2937 0.0021 0.176 0.703 0.852 OGYRIDES SP 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 PINNIXA SP 21 5 3.4965 0.0031 0.264 0.164 0.199 PINNIXA CHAETOPTERANA 57 1 0.6993 0.0018 0.156 0.060 0.073 PORTUNIDAE 57 1 0.6993 0.0132 1.126 0.682 0.826 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 57 1 0.6993 0.0002 0.014 0.298 0.361 ACETES AMERICANUS 36 2 1.3986 0.0004 0.036 0.052 0.063 CHIRIDOTEA ARENICOLA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 DIASTYLIS SP 29 4 2.7972 0.0005 0.044 0.104 0.126 MYSIDACEA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HETEROMYSIS FORMOSA 11 14 9.7902 0.0018 0.158 0.328 0.398 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 6 21 14.6853 0.0096 0.817 1.970 2.388 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.008 0.033 0.040 NEBALIACEA 36 2 1.3986 0.0030 0.253 0.532 0.644 STOMATOPODA 21 5 3.4965 0.1543 13.175 3.231 3.915 SQUILLA EMPUSA 57 1 0.6993 0.0458 3.909 0.404 0.489 MOLLUSCA 36 2 1.3986 0.0002 0.021 0.012 0.015 MOLLUSCA SHELL Predator Species = MICROPOGON UNDULATUS (ATLANTIC CROAKER, SVSPP=136) 304 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=22, Stomach samples=143 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.3(0.4), min=11 max=45 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1709 (0.1719) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 41 28.6713 0.0802 6.847 11.376 13.786 BIVALVIA 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 MULINIA LATERALIS 20 6 4.1958 0.0391 3.336 2.716 3.291 SOLENIDAE 57 1 0.6993 0.0002 0.013 0.026 0.032 NUDIBRANCHIA 57 1 0.6993 0.0027 0.233 0.416 0.505 LOLIGO PEALEII 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.001 0.022 0.026 OCTOPODA BEAK 57 1 0.6993 0.0001 0.010 0.073 0.089 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 21 5 3.4965 0.0717 6.124 2.759 3.344 HEMICHORDATA 8 19 13.2867 0.0559 4.770 4.077 4.941 FISH 6 21 14.6853 0.0008 0.070 0.137 0.166 FISH SCALES 36 2 1.3986 0.0003 0.029 0.287 0.348 FISH LARVAE 16 8 5.5944 0.0460 3.930 4.711 5.709 ENGRAULIDAE 29 4 2.7972 0.0599 5.118 2.361 2.861 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 57 1 0.6993 0.0012 0.105 0.699 0.847 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 1 57 39.8601 0.0571 4.876 10.965 13.288 ANIMAL REMAINS 36 2 1.3986 0.0001 0.007 0.151 0.183 ANIMAL EGGS 36 2 1.3986 0.0002 0.020 0.033 0.041 PLANTS 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.004 ROCK 21 5 3.4965 0.0074 0.632 0.252 0.305 SAND 57 1 0.6993 0.0000 0.003 0.005 0.006 STRING Predator Species = MICROPOGON UNDULATUS (ATLANTIC CROAKER, SVSPP=136) 305 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=17, Stomach samples=98 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.3(0.3), min=17 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2926 (0.0666) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 27 27.5510 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 15 2 2.0408 0.0001 0.017 0.058 0.080 HYDROZOA 24 1 1.0204 0.0000 0.003 0.017 0.023 NEMATODA 3 13 13.2653 0.0029 0.987 3.020 4.168 POLYCHAETA 15 2 2.0408 0.0032 1.105 1.876 2.589 NOTOMASTUS SP 24 1 1.0204 0.0021 0.701 1.020 1.408 NOTOMASTUS LATERICEUS 11 3 3.0612 0.0006 0.195 0.725 1.001 MALDANIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0000 0.010 0.010 0.014 ONUPHIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0011 0.370 0.274 0.378 ONUPHIS OPALINA 24 1 1.0204 0.0001 0.038 0.591 0.815 OPHELIIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0007 0.230 0.093 0.129 OPHELIA SP 24 1 1.0204 0.0001 0.024 0.311 0.429 GLYCERIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0007 0.234 0.223 0.308 NEPHTYIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0000 0.003 0.340 0.469 PHYLLODOCIDAE 4 11 11.2245 0.0041 1.402 7.440 10.269 CRUSTACEA 24 1 1.0204 0.0000 0.003 0.085 0.117 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 8 6 6.1224 0.0309 10.559 2.982 4.115 DECAPODA 15 2 2.0408 0.0051 1.744 1.925 2.657 DECAPODA CRAB 5 10 10.2041 0.0223 7.606 4.840 6.681 DECAPODA SHRIMP 24 1 1.0204 0.0002 0.080 0.075 0.104 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 15 2 2.0408 0.0167 5.719 2.018 2.786 CANCRIDAE 10 4 4.0816 0.0003 0.119 0.413 0.571 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 15 2 2.0408 0.0018 0.603 1.040 1.436 HIPPOLYTIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0001 0.042 0.006 0.009 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 11 3 3.0612 0.0207 7.069 2.436 3.362 HIPPOLYTE SP 24 1 1.0204 0.0020 0.683 0.654 0.902 OGYRIDES SP 15 2 2.0408 0.0001 0.045 0.661 0.912 PINNIXA SP 15 2 2.0408 0.0024 0.823 1.237 1.707 PORTUNIDAE 24 1 1.0204 0.0342 11.696 1.020 1.408 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 8 6 6.1224 0.0035 1.186 3.863 5.331 ACETES AMERICANUS 11 3 3.0612 0.0127 4.345 3.061 4.225 ALBUNEA PARETII 24 1 1.0204 0.0000 0.007 0.510 0.704 ISOPODA 11 3 3.0612 0.0002 0.059 0.065 0.090 MYSIDACEA 24 1 1.0204 0.0001 0.017 0.007 0.010 MOLLUSCA SHELL 7 7 7.1429 0.0317 10.821 5.716 7.890 BIVALVIA 24 1 1.0204 0.0015 0.527 0.078 0.108 ASTARTE SP 24 1 1.0204 0.0000 0.007 0.022 0.030 TRIDONTA BOREALIS 24 1 1.0204 0.0410 14.026 1.020 1.408 CEPHALOPODA 24 1 1.0204 0.0016 0.544 0.220 0.304 ECHINODERMATA Predator Species = MICROPOGON UNDULATUS (ATLANTIC CROAKER, SVSPP=136) 306 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=17, Stomach samples=98 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.3(0.3), min=17 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2926 (0.0666) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 9 9.1837 0.0331 11.295 6.079 8.390 FISH 15 2 2.0408 0.0000 0.007 0.086 0.118 FISH SCALES 24 1 1.0204 0.0043 1.468 1.020 1.408 FISH LARVAE 1 27 27.5510 0.0103 3.536 14.974 20.669 ANIMAL REMAINS 15 2 2.0408 0.0001 0.042 0.337 0.466 SAND Predator Species = MICROPOGON UNDULATUS (ATLANTIC CROAKER, SVSPP=136) 307 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.0(.), min=35 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = MORONE SAXATILIS (STRIPED BASS, SVSPP=139) 308 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=112.0(.), min=112 max=112 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 338.5900 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 326.3650 96.389 96.389 96.389 UROPHYCIS CHUSS 1 1 100.0000 12.2250 3.611 3.611 3.611 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS Predator Species = MORONE SAXATILIS (STRIPED BASS, SVSPP=139) 309 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=102.0(.), min=102 max=102 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 746.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 746.0000 100.000 100.000 100.000 BREVOORTIA TYRANNUS Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 310 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=78, Stomach samples=388 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.1(0.4), min=4 max=55 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2036 (0.1513) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 125 32.2165 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 23 6 1.5464 0.0001 0.008 0.106 0.156 HYDROZOA 60 2 0.5155 0.0155 1.284 0.286 0.423 ANTHOZOA 13 11 2.8351 0.0094 0.778 0.394 0.582 CERIANTHIDAE 21 7 1.8041 0.0025 0.207 0.375 0.553 CERIANTHIDAE TUBES 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMATODA 4 34 8.7629 0.0055 0.461 1.673 2.468 POLYCHAETA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.004 MALDANIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.010 0.216 0.319 NOTOCIRRUS SPINIFERUS 60 2 0.5155 0.0006 0.052 0.240 0.354 LUMBRINERIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0012 0.104 0.144 0.213 LUMBRINERIS SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.005 0.018 0.026 ONUPHIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0011 0.092 0.012 0.018 ONUPHIS EREMITA 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.007 0.012 0.017 FLABELLIGERIDAE 37 3 0.7732 0.0008 0.069 0.022 0.032 PHERUSA SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0260 2.158 0.226 0.333 APHRODITA HASTATA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 SABELLIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.005 CIRRATULIDAE 37 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.010 0.263 0.389 SPIONIDAE 60 2 0.5155 0.0001 0.007 0.290 0.428 AMPHARETIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 AMPHARETE SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0002 0.019 0.016 0.023 PHASCOLION STROMBI 5 23 5.9278 0.0052 0.431 3.477 5.130 CRUSTACEA 37 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.006 0.009 0.014 AMPHIPODA 9 15 3.8660 0.0005 0.038 0.902 1.331 GAMMARIDEA 37 3 0.7732 0.0000 0.001 0.036 0.052 AMPELISCIDAE 37 3 0.7732 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.062 0.092 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.002 0.003 0.004 AMPELISCA VADORUM 60 2 0.5155 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HAPLOOPS SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 MICRODEUTOPUS SP 37 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.006 0.047 0.069 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 28 5 1.2887 0.0002 0.016 0.865 1.275 UNCIOLA SP 16 9 2.3196 0.0002 0.014 0.368 0.542 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 60 2 0.5155 0.0000 0.001 0.156 0.230 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ERICTHONIUS SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.007 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 37 3 0.7732 0.0219 1.823 0.517 0.763 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 23 6 1.5464 0.0005 0.042 0.184 0.271 HYPERIIDAE Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 311 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=78, Stomach samples=388 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.1(0.4), min=4 max=55 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2036 (0.1513) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.012 0.017 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOTIS DENTATA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.017 0.025 PHOTIS REINHARDI 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.043 0.063 STENOPLEUSTES GRACILIS 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 DULICHIA SP 10 13 3.3505 0.0041 0.344 1.387 2.047 DECAPODA 37 3 0.7732 0.0000 0.002 0.012 0.018 DECAPODA LARVAE 23 6 1.5464 0.0063 0.524 0.732 1.080 DECAPODA CRAB 19 8 2.0619 0.0132 1.093 1.444 2.130 DECAPODA SHRIMP 37 3 0.7732 0.0003 0.025 0.438 0.646 CANCRIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.119 0.175 CANCER SP 32 4 1.0309 0.0233 1.936 0.666 0.983 CANCER BOREALIS 2 99 25.5155 0.4595 38.174 18.520 27.322 CANCER IRRORATUS 7 18 4.6392 0.0030 0.252 1.000 1.475 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 14 10 2.5773 0.0234 1.942 1.477 2.179 MUNIDA SP 12 12 3.0928 0.0079 0.655 1.611 2.376 MUNIDA IRIS 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.011 0.147 0.217 LEBBEUS ZEBRA 60 2 0.5155 0.0000 0.002 0.473 0.697 MAJIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0002 0.018 0.101 0.150 EUPROGNATHA RASTELLIFERA 37 3 0.7732 0.0013 0.104 0.072 0.107 HYAS SP 37 3 0.7732 0.0072 0.598 0.333 0.492 HYAS COARCTATUS 37 3 0.7732 0.0104 0.867 0.567 0.836 LIBINIA SP 37 3 0.7732 0.0194 1.610 0.501 0.740 PAGURIDAE 23 6 1.5464 0.0012 0.096 0.883 1.303 PAGURUS SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0035 0.294 0.126 0.186 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 32 4 1.0309 0.0038 0.316 0.672 0.992 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 76 1 0.2577 0.0016 0.136 0.238 0.351 PAGURUS POLITUS 37 3 0.7732 0.0064 0.536 0.187 0.276 PAGURUS POLLICARIS 60 2 0.5155 0.0071 0.592 0.515 0.760 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.011 0.104 0.154 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.002 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 60 2 0.5155 0.0140 1.166 0.096 0.141 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 76 1 0.2577 0.0121 1.008 0.110 0.162 OVALIPES STEPHENSONI 60 2 0.5155 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 LUCIFER FAXONI 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 ISOPODA 37 3 0.7732 0.0004 0.030 0.373 0.550 CIROLANIDAE Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 312 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=78, Stomach samples=388 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.1(0.4), min=4 max=55 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2036 (0.1513) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 76 1 0.2577 0.0004 0.032 0.021 0.032 POLITOLANA POLITA 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.007 0.022 0.032 EDOTEA TRILOBA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.007 CUMACEA 6 19 4.8969 0.1206 10.021 4.399 6.489 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 37 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.005 0.090 0.133 MYSIDACEA 37 3 0.7732 0.0000 0.003 0.084 0.124 HETEROMYSIS FORMOSA 14 10 2.5773 0.0168 1.395 0.894 1.319 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CIRRIPEDIA 32 4 1.0309 0.0001 0.008 0.782 1.154 COPEPODA 28 5 1.2887 0.0001 0.005 0.037 0.055 CALANOIDA 16 9 2.3196 0.0002 0.018 0.054 0.080 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 37 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.006 0.203 0.300 CENTROPAGES SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.021 0.032 CANDACIA ARMATA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.013 OSTRACODA 60 2 0.5155 0.0026 0.215 0.298 0.440 MOLLUSCA 23 6 1.5464 0.0094 0.781 0.126 0.186 MOLLUSCA SHELL 19 8 2.0619 0.0060 0.501 0.635 0.937 BIVALVIA 60 2 0.5155 0.0032 0.262 0.337 0.497 YOLDIA SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 NUCULA PROXIMA 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.005 0.017 0.026 SOLEMYA VELUM 76 1 0.2577 0.0010 0.081 0.022 0.032 MULINIA LATERALIS 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.016 0.024 SOLENIDAE 37 3 0.7732 0.0104 0.862 0.120 0.178 ENSIS DIRECTUS 37 3 0.7732 0.0063 0.520 0.258 0.380 SOLEN VIRIDIS 37 3 0.7732 0.0001 0.011 0.102 0.151 GASTROPODA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 32 4 1.0309 0.0042 0.347 0.714 1.053 PLEUROBRANCHAEA SP 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 CREPIDULA PLANA 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.012 0.237 0.349 THECOSOMATA 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.011 0.187 0.276 NASSARIUS SP 28 5 1.2887 0.0152 1.266 0.821 1.211 CEPHALOPODA 76 1 0.2577 0.0036 0.298 0.033 0.048 LOLIGO SP 60 2 0.5155 0.0193 1.606 0.492 0.726 LOLIGO PEALEII 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.001 0.119 0.175 CHAETOGNATHA 32 4 1.0309 0.0003 0.027 0.185 0.272 OPHIUROIDEA 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.004 AMPHIPHOLIS SP 21 7 1.8041 0.0046 0.379 1.429 2.108 LARVACEA 60 2 0.5155 0.0009 0.078 0.274 0.404 THALIACEA 8 16 4.1237 0.0205 1.700 1.926 2.842 FISH Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 313 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=78, Stomach samples=388 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.1(0.4), min=4 max=55 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2036 (0.1513) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 28 5 1.2887 0.0001 0.012 0.017 0.025 FISH SCALES 76 1 0.2577 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.001 FISH LARVAE 37 3 0.7732 0.0281 2.336 0.191 0.281 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 76 1 0.2577 0.0089 0.736 0.071 0.105 SYNGNATHUS FUSCUS 60 2 0.5155 0.0693 5.759 0.515 0.760 MYCTOPHIDAE 76 1 0.2577 0.0001 0.009 0.002 0.002 MYOXOCEPHALUS SCORPIUS 76 1 0.2577 0.0115 0.952 0.258 0.380 OPHIDIIDAE 60 2 0.5155 0.0006 0.052 0.009 0.014 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 76 1 0.2577 0.0715 5.942 0.258 0.380 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 60 2 0.5155 0.0008 0.067 0.270 0.399 PLEURONECTIFORMES 76 1 0.2577 0.0126 1.046 0.114 0.168 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 76 1 0.2577 0.0003 0.024 0.092 0.136 PLEURONECTIDAE 3 46 11.8557 0.0163 1.356 5.714 8.431 ANIMAL REMAINS 37 3 0.7732 0.0004 0.032 0.016 0.023 ANIMAL TUBES 16 9 2.3196 0.0114 0.949 0.308 0.454 ROCK 10 13 3.3505 0.0027 0.228 1.061 1.565 SAND Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 314 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=36, Stomach samples=203 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.5(0.4), min=5 max=39 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9788 (0.1435) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 56 27.5862 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 41 1 0.4926 0.0034 0.343 0.098 0.136 HYDROZOA 41 1 0.4926 0.0004 0.038 0.381 0.526 CTENOPHORA 14 4 1.9704 0.0000 0.002 0.081 0.112 TREMATODA 27 2 0.9852 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 NEMATODA 11 6 2.9557 0.0025 0.252 1.222 1.687 POLYCHAETA 41 1 0.4926 0.0001 0.011 0.493 0.680 GLYCERIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0001 0.010 0.108 0.150 SIPUNCULA 41 1 0.4926 0.0003 0.035 0.383 0.529 ECHIURA 7 10 4.9261 0.0049 0.503 3.566 4.924 CRUSTACEA 18 3 1.4778 0.0000 0.003 0.055 0.076 GAMMARIDEA 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 27 2 0.9852 0.0002 0.016 0.966 1.334 CAPRELLIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.001 0.007 0.010 LYSIANASSIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 3 20 9.8522 0.0549 5.614 5.920 8.176 DECAPODA 5 16 7.8818 0.0438 4.471 6.179 8.533 DECAPODA CRAB 7 10 4.9261 0.0119 1.219 2.029 2.802 DECAPODA SHRIMP 18 3 1.4778 0.0196 2.006 1.274 1.759 CALAPPIDAE 27 2 0.9852 0.0075 0.768 0.985 1.361 CALAPPA SP 27 2 0.9852 0.0234 2.394 0.985 1.361 CANCER IRRORATUS 27 2 0.9852 0.0004 0.036 0.546 0.754 HIPPOLYTIDAE 27 2 0.9852 0.0019 0.197 0.423 0.584 MAJIDAE 9 8 3.9409 0.0034 0.349 2.053 2.835 PAGURIDAE 27 2 0.9852 0.0310 3.167 0.421 0.581 PAGURUS SP 27 2 0.9852 0.0032 0.329 0.493 0.681 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 41 1 0.4926 0.0022 0.221 0.367 0.506 PAGURUS POLITUS 18 3 1.4778 0.0002 0.025 0.062 0.086 PALAEMONIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0009 0.087 0.138 0.191 HETEROCRYPTA GRANULATA 41 1 0.4926 0.0169 1.728 0.486 0.671 PARTHENOPE POURTALESII 41 1 0.4926 0.0026 0.267 0.078 0.108 PENAEUS SP 41 1 0.4926 0.0002 0.025 0.493 0.680 PARAPENAEUS POLITUS 41 1 0.4926 0.0039 0.401 0.294 0.406 METAPENAEOPSIS GOODEI 41 1 0.4926 0.0009 0.088 0.493 0.680 PORTUNIDAE 27 2 0.9852 0.0580 5.928 0.937 1.295 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 41 1 0.4926 0.0008 0.084 0.154 0.213 PORTUNUS SP 41 1 0.4926 0.0003 0.036 0.384 0.531 EURYPANOPEUS DEPRESSUS 14 4 1.9704 0.0102 1.042 1.694 2.339 PANOPEUS HERBSTII 27 2 0.9852 0.0010 0.106 0.519 0.716 PILUMNUS SP Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 315 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=36, Stomach samples=203 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.5(0.4), min=5 max=39 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9788 (0.1435) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 3 1.4778 0.0222 2.266 1.051 1.451 PILUMNUS SAYI 41 1 0.4926 0.0039 0.402 0.129 0.179 ALBUNEA SP 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.005 0.493 0.680 ISOPODA 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.002 0.015 0.021 CUMACEA 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.008 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 41 1 0.4926 0.0002 0.024 0.041 0.057 CIRRIPEDIA 41 1 0.4926 0.0000 0.005 0.000 0.001 COPEPODA 41 1 0.4926 0.0008 0.080 0.185 0.256 MOLLUSCA 14 4 1.9704 0.0006 0.062 0.056 0.077 MOLLUSCA SHELL 9 8 3.9409 0.0155 1.585 2.299 3.174 BIVALVIA 18 3 1.4778 0.0236 2.409 0.310 0.428 PECTINIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0063 0.647 0.185 0.256 PTERIA VITREA 41 1 0.4926 0.0006 0.066 0.029 0.040 CARDIIDAE 6 11 5.4187 0.0693 7.082 3.765 5.199 LAEVICARDIUM SP 41 1 0.4926 0.0039 0.402 0.046 0.063 LAEVICARDIUM LAEVIGATUM 18 3 1.4778 0.0213 2.176 1.465 2.023 LAEVICARDIUM PICTUM 12 5 2.4631 0.0027 0.277 0.622 0.859 GASTROPODA 27 2 0.9852 0.0016 0.168 0.281 0.388 FISSURELLIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0067 0.680 0.465 0.642 DIODORA SP 41 1 0.4926 0.0002 0.023 0.006 0.009 MARGINELLA ROSCIDA 41 1 0.4926 0.0002 0.016 0.002 0.003 NASSARIUS SP 18 3 1.4778 0.0427 4.366 1.168 1.613 CEPHALOPODA 41 1 0.4926 0.0196 2.003 0.181 0.251 SEPIOLIDAE 14 4 1.9704 0.0024 0.241 1.132 1.564 OPHIUROIDEA 41 1 0.4926 0.0030 0.304 0.087 0.120 OPHIODERMA BREVISPINA 27 2 0.9852 0.0007 0.075 0.985 1.361 HOLOTHUROIDEA 41 1 0.4926 0.0004 0.041 0.028 0.038 BRYOZOA 18 3 1.4778 0.0197 2.016 0.631 0.871 BRANCHIOSTOMA SP 4 17 8.3744 0.0755 7.717 5.542 7.654 FISH 27 2 0.9852 0.0000 0.001 0.072 0.099 FISH SCALES 41 1 0.4926 0.0001 0.007 0.013 0.019 FISH LARVAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0202 2.063 0.493 0.680 ALEPOCEPHALIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0211 2.160 0.493 0.680 CLUPEA HARENGUS 41 1 0.4926 0.0336 3.428 0.311 0.429 ENGRAULIDAE 12 5 2.4631 0.1825 18.650 2.428 3.352 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 41 1 0.4926 0.0107 1.089 0.493 0.680 HIPPOCAMPUS SP 41 1 0.4926 0.0002 0.023 0.002 0.002 COTTIDAE 41 1 0.4926 0.0384 3.923 0.493 0.680 STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS 2 36 17.7340 0.0121 1.232 10.792 14.903 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 316 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=36, Stomach samples=203 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.5(0.4), min=5 max=39 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.9788 (0.1435) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 18 3 1.4778 0.0021 0.218 0.083 0.115 ROCK 27 2 0.9852 0.0001 0.015 0.273 0.377 SAND 41 1 0.4926 0.0024 0.247 0.493 0.680 MISCELLANEOUS HUMAN TRASH Predator Species = CENTROPRISTIS STRIATA (BLACK SEA BASS, SVSPP=141) 317 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=56 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.1(1.3), min=5 max=51 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4927 (0.4012) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 4 7.1429 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 2 3.5714 0.0003 0.069 0.891 0.960 POLYCHAETA 1 24 42.8571 0.0054 1.087 22.111 23.812 CRUSTACEA 10 3 5.3571 0.0010 0.207 2.798 3.013 AMPHIPODA 5 8 14.2857 0.0003 0.065 4.428 4.769 GAMMARIDEA 10 3 5.3571 0.0001 0.018 0.537 0.579 AMPELISCIDAE 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.446 0.481 AMPELISCA SP 21 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.018 0.151 0.163 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 6 4 7.1429 0.0003 0.069 3.504 3.773 BYBLIS SERRATA 2 14 25.0000 0.0028 0.565 12.124 13.056 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 13 2 3.5714 0.0001 0.014 0.794 0.855 UNCIOLA SP 13 2 3.5714 0.0003 0.054 1.190 1.281 UNCIOLA INERMIS 6 4 7.1429 0.0004 0.072 1.872 2.016 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 13 2 3.5714 0.0000 0.007 0.397 0.427 COROPHIIDAE 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.198 0.214 COROPHIUM SP 13 2 3.5714 0.0002 0.033 0.494 0.532 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.007 0.123 0.133 ANONYX SP 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.053 0.057 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.050 0.053 PHOXOCEPHALUS HOLBOLLI 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.105 0.113 DECAPODA 21 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.022 0.182 0.196 DECAPODA LARVAE 21 1 1.7857 0.0005 0.105 0.015 0.017 DECAPODA CRAB 6 4 7.1429 0.0005 0.101 5.605 6.036 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 2 3.5714 0.0107 2.178 3.228 3.476 CANCER IRRORATUS 10 3 5.3571 0.0002 0.040 2.014 2.169 CRANGONIDAE 2 14 25.0000 0.0082 1.671 13.841 14.906 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 21 1 1.7857 0.0006 0.130 0.835 0.899 PAGURIDAE 21 1 1.7857 0.0024 0.482 1.080 1.163 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 13 2 3.5714 0.0101 2.048 0.097 0.104 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 21 1 1.7857 0.0001 0.014 0.595 0.641 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.071 0.077 EUPHAUSIIDAE 21 1 1.7857 0.0000 0.004 0.023 0.025 MYSIDACEA 4 10 17.8571 0.0013 0.261 7.865 8.470 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 21 1 1.7857 0.0289 5.864 0.860 0.927 PYCNOGONIDA 21 1 1.7857 0.0024 0.497 0.073 0.078 CEPHALOPODA 21 1 1.7857 0.0180 3.650 0.536 0.577 LOLIGO SP 13 2 3.5714 0.0039 0.783 1.831 1.972 FISH 21 1 1.7857 0.3903 79.221 1.750 1.884 AMMODYTES SP 21 1 1.7857 0.0031 0.620 0.091 0.098 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ORTHOPRISTIS CHRYSOPTERA (PIGFISH, SVSPP=142) 318 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.1(0.8), min=16 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4009 (0.1935) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 10.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 5 50.0000 0.1790 44.650 34.523 38.359 POLYCHAETA 3 1 10.0000 0.0818 20.404 10.000 11.111 DIOPATRA CUPREA 3 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.025 0.370 0.412 CIRRATULIDAE 3 1 10.0000 0.0457 11.399 2.395 2.661 SIPUNCULA 3 1 10.0000 0.0014 0.349 10.000 11.111 CRUSTACEA 3 1 10.0000 0.0012 0.299 4.444 4.938 DECAPODA LARVAE 3 1 10.0000 0.0006 0.150 10.000 11.111 DECAPODA SHRIMP 3 1 10.0000 0.0012 0.299 4.444 4.938 ACETES AMERICANUS 2 3 30.0000 0.0899 22.425 13.823 15.358 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 319 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=90, Stomach samples=695 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.6(0.2), min=7 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1553 (0.0154) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 270 38.8489 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 21 11 1.5827 0.0047 3.039 0.564 0.927 ANTHOZOA 48 4 0.5755 0.0139 8.956 0.352 0.579 CERIANTHIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.072 0.118 TREMATODA 48 4 0.5755 0.0015 0.978 0.168 0.275 NEMERTEA 48 4 0.5755 0.0000 0.007 0.013 0.022 NEMATODA 81 1 0.1439 0.0001 0.059 0.058 0.096 ENCHYTRAEIDAE 4 69 9.9281 0.0050 3.193 4.054 6.658 POLYCHAETA 45 5 0.7194 0.0011 0.681 0.177 0.291 AMPHINOMIDAE 48 4 0.5755 0.0003 0.168 0.341 0.559 CAPITELLIDAE 10 21 3.0216 0.0009 0.556 0.546 0.897 MALDANIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0001 0.048 0.144 0.236 EUNICIDA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.023 0.068 0.111 EUNICIDAE 62 3 0.4317 0.0000 0.025 0.013 0.022 EUNICE PENNATA 7 31 4.4604 0.0108 6.984 2.058 3.379 LUMBRINERIDAE 45 5 0.7194 0.0003 0.199 0.151 0.248 LUMBRINERIS SP 48 4 0.5755 0.0013 0.842 0.280 0.460 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.026 0.021 0.034 LUMBRINERIS LATREILLI 67 2 0.2878 0.0002 0.139 0.034 0.055 NINOE NIGRIPES 41 6 0.8633 0.0003 0.206 0.096 0.158 ONUPHIDAE 35 7 1.0072 0.0019 1.200 0.478 0.785 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 62 3 0.4317 0.0003 0.204 0.072 0.118 FLABELLIGERIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0006 0.409 0.144 0.236 PHERUSA AFFINIS 24 10 1.4388 0.0004 0.262 0.265 0.434 OPHELIIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0002 0.103 0.130 0.213 TRAVISIA SP 24 10 1.4388 0.0048 3.095 0.763 1.252 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 67 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.022 0.017 0.028 ORBINIIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0007 0.450 0.020 0.033 SCOLOPLOS SP 62 3 0.4317 0.0000 0.022 0.020 0.032 ARICIDEA SP 48 4 0.5755 0.0004 0.263 0.228 0.375 OWENIIDAE 16 14 2.0144 0.0058 3.765 0.763 1.254 GLYCERIDAE 67 2 0.2878 0.0001 0.067 0.052 0.086 GONIADIDAE 11 18 2.5899 0.0010 0.667 0.445 0.731 NEPHTYIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0012 0.801 0.036 0.058 NEPHTYS SP 81 1 0.1439 0.0002 0.145 0.006 0.011 NEPHTYS PICTA 14 15 2.1583 0.0003 0.182 0.215 0.353 PHYLLODOCIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0001 0.051 0.007 0.011 PHYLLODOCE SP 48 4 0.5755 0.0003 0.164 0.093 0.152 POLYNOIDAE 35 7 1.0072 0.0031 2.031 0.236 0.387 SIGALIONIDAE Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 320 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=90, Stomach samples=695 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.6(0.2), min=7 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1553 (0.0154) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 28 9 1.2950 0.0007 0.425 0.213 0.349 SABELLIDAE 28 9 1.2950 0.0006 0.383 0.612 1.005 CIRRATULIDAE 48 4 0.5755 0.0000 0.027 0.131 0.215 SPIONIDAE 67 2 0.2878 0.0001 0.045 0.160 0.263 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 3 116 16.6906 0.0150 9.655 6.364 10.450 TEREBELLIDA 35 7 1.0072 0.0002 0.127 0.142 0.234 AMPHARETIDAE 16 14 2.0144 0.0006 0.379 0.707 1.161 TEREBELLIDAE 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.017 0.035 0.058 POLYCIRRUS SP 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.015 0.082 0.135 ARCHIANNELIDA 67 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.008 0.058 0.095 SIPUNCULA 6 42 6.0432 0.0034 2.169 2.463 4.044 CRUSTACEA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.010 0.018 0.030 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 35 7 1.0072 0.0001 0.081 0.442 0.726 AMPHIPODA 5 68 9.7842 0.0020 1.311 1.864 3.061 GAMMARIDEA 9 22 3.1655 0.0003 0.174 0.438 0.719 AMPELISCIDAE 67 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.011 0.018 0.029 AMPELISCA SP 33 8 1.1511 0.0002 0.130 0.130 0.214 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.021 0.015 0.025 AMPELISCA VADORUM 24 10 1.4388 0.0004 0.267 0.194 0.318 BYBLIS SERRATA 67 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.002 0.077 0.126 AORIDAE 21 11 1.5827 0.0002 0.129 0.060 0.099 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 48 4 0.5755 0.0001 0.055 0.062 0.102 UNCIOLA SP 8 26 3.7410 0.0016 1.022 0.757 1.243 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 28 9 1.2950 0.0001 0.034 0.032 0.052 CAPRELLIDAE 67 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 COROPHIIDAE 48 4 0.5755 0.0000 0.020 0.009 0.014 ERICTHONIUS SP 24 10 1.4388 0.0005 0.329 0.185 0.304 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 81 1 0.1439 0.0001 0.045 0.095 0.155 CASCO BIGELOWI 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.005 0.009 GAMMARUS SP 48 4 0.5755 0.0000 0.016 0.034 0.057 HYPERIIDAE 48 4 0.5755 0.0000 0.007 0.151 0.247 PARATHEMISTO SP 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 PHOTIDAE 67 2 0.2878 0.0001 0.036 0.006 0.010 PHOTIS SP 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.005 0.000 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 67 2 0.2878 0.0002 0.137 0.164 0.270 DECAPODA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 DECAPODA LARVAE 28 9 1.2950 0.0005 0.314 0.326 0.535 DECAPODA CRAB 41 6 0.8633 0.0023 1.508 0.313 0.515 DECAPODA SHRIMP 48 4 0.5755 0.0006 0.417 0.341 0.559 CANCER IRRORATUS Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 321 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=90, Stomach samples=695 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.6(0.2), min=7 max=37 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1553 (0.0154) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 67 2 0.2878 0.0001 0.051 0.063 0.104 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 45 5 0.7194 0.0016 1.034 0.479 0.786 MUNIDA SP 48 4 0.5755 0.0002 0.151 0.194 0.318 PAGURIDAE 20 12 1.7266 0.0007 0.456 0.820 1.347 PAGURUS SP 81 1 0.1439 0.0004 0.287 0.144 0.236 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 67 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.007 0.034 0.055 CIROLANIDAE 35 7 1.0072 0.0000 0.016 0.003 0.005 CUMACEA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.027 0.139 0.228 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 41 6 0.8633 0.0001 0.049 0.161 0.265 MYSIDACEA 12 17 2.4460 0.0011 0.737 1.866 3.065 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 21 11 1.5827 0.0003 0.199 0.915 1.503 COPEPODA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.018 0.030 CALANOIDA 41 6 0.8633 0.0027 1.745 0.423 0.694 MOLLUSCA 19 13 1.8705 0.0018 1.143 0.428 0.702 BIVALVIA 81 1 0.1439 0.0005 0.303 0.019 0.031 PECTINIDAE 35 7 1.0072 0.0002 0.128 0.043 0.070 GASTROPODA 28 9 1.2950 0.0017 1.080 0.684 1.124 NUDIBRANCHIA 16 14 2.0144 0.0084 5.388 1.444 2.371 CEPHALOPODA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.020 0.138 0.226 CHAETOGNATHA 62 3 0.4317 0.0006 0.370 0.291 0.478 ECHINODERMATA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.002 ASTEROIDEA 81 1 0.1439 0.0001 0.055 0.014 0.024 ECHINOIDEA 67 2 0.2878 0.0002 0.123 0.037 0.061 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 ACESTE SP 62 3 0.4317 0.0000 0.003 0.008 0.013 OPHIUROIDEA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.021 0.026 0.043 HOLOTHUROIDEA 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.011 0.009 0.015 UROCHORDATA 14 15 2.1583 0.0025 1.589 2.085 3.424 OIKOPLEURA SP 81 1 0.1439 0.0002 0.128 0.134 0.220 THALIACEA 33 8 1.1511 0.0007 0.471 0.251 0.413 FISH 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.012 FISH SCALES 81 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.010 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 81 1 0.1439 0.0010 0.648 0.029 0.047 AMMODYTES SP 2 236 33.9568 0.0346 22.317 19.607 32.197 ANIMAL REMAINS 67 2 0.2878 0.0001 0.056 0.036 0.059 ROCK 12 17 2.4460 0.0031 2.007 0.432 0.709 SAND Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 322 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=34 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.6(0.6), min=10 max=20 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0578 (0.0246) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 3 8.8235 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 6 17.6471 0.0046 8.041 5.897 6.468 POLYCHAETA 9 1 2.9412 0.0013 2.239 0.814 0.893 EUNICE NORVEGICA 9 1 2.9412 0.0015 2.545 2.941 3.226 LUMBRINERIS SP 9 1 2.9412 0.0009 1.628 2.941 3.226 NEREIDAE 9 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.305 0.111 0.122 PHYLLODOCIDAE 6 2 5.8824 0.0011 1.883 0.668 0.732 SABELLIDAE 9 1 2.9412 0.0009 1.476 2.941 3.226 CIRRATULIDAE 6 2 5.8824 0.0004 0.611 0.297 0.326 AMPHIPODA 9 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.356 0.027 0.029 UNCIOLA SP 9 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.305 0.129 0.141 ERICTHONIUS SP 9 1 2.9412 0.0001 0.102 0.043 0.047 MELITA DENTATA 9 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.407 0.143 0.157 ISCHYROCERIDAE 4 3 8.8235 0.0001 0.254 0.076 0.083 MONOCULODES SP 9 1 2.9412 0.0011 1.985 0.837 0.918 PAGURUS SP 9 1 2.9412 0.0003 0.560 0.042 0.046 EUPHAUSIIDAE 6 2 5.8824 0.0001 0.254 0.063 0.069 COPEPODA 9 1 2.9412 0.0049 8.499 1.723 1.890 POLYPLACOPHORA 3 5 14.7059 0.0322 55.725 8.078 8.860 FISH LARVAE 1 23 67.6471 0.0074 12.824 63.404 69.540 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 323 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=31, Stomach samples=305 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.4(0.4), min=6 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2981 (0.0603) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 103 33.7705 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HYDROZOA 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.006 ANTHOZOA 64 1 0.3279 0.0053 1.765 0.150 0.226 NEMERTEA 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.002 ACANTHOCEPHALA 46 2 0.6557 0.0002 0.070 0.042 0.063 NEMATODA 9 23 7.5410 0.0028 0.923 1.782 2.690 POLYCHAETA 25 8 2.6230 0.0028 0.946 0.313 0.472 AMPHINOMIDAE 9 23 7.5410 0.0031 1.056 0.664 1.002 MALDANIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0002 0.081 0.070 0.106 DRILONEREIS LONGA 12 21 6.8852 0.0046 1.541 1.704 2.572 LUMBRINERIDAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0001 0.030 0.009 0.013 LUMBRINERIS SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.007 0.006 0.009 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 23 9 2.9508 0.0002 0.057 0.772 1.166 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 46 2 0.6557 0.0003 0.109 0.094 0.142 NINOE NIGRIPES 14 19 6.2295 0.0034 1.145 1.167 1.762 FLABELLIGERIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.043 0.019 0.029 DIPLOCIRRUS HIRSUTUS 26 7 2.2951 0.0040 1.345 0.690 1.041 PHERUSA SP 41 3 0.9836 0.0004 0.148 0.182 0.275 PHERUSA AFFINIS 32 5 1.6393 0.0019 0.643 0.205 0.310 OPHELIIDAE 22 10 3.2787 0.0009 0.310 0.125 0.189 OPHELINA SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.027 0.005 0.007 OWENIIDAE 37 4 1.3115 0.0064 2.133 0.209 0.316 GLYCERIDAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0001 0.022 0.027 0.041 GONIADIDAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0072 2.411 0.337 0.509 OPHIOGLYCERA GIGANTEA 18 13 4.2623 0.0068 2.289 0.838 1.265 NEPHTYIDAE 29 6 1.9672 0.0093 3.115 0.623 0.941 NEPHTYS SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0022 0.751 0.264 0.399 NEPHTYS INCISA 23 9 2.9508 0.0004 0.144 0.129 0.195 PHYLLODOCIDAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0000 0.009 0.029 0.044 PHYLLODOCE SP 46 2 0.6557 0.0002 0.081 0.033 0.049 POLYNOIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.012 0.004 0.007 SIGALIONIDAE 26 7 2.2951 0.0021 0.720 0.458 0.692 SABELLIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 SPIONIDAE 41 3 0.9836 0.0006 0.207 0.060 0.090 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 8 27 8.8525 0.0096 3.228 2.067 3.120 TEREBELLIDA 16 16 5.2459 0.0041 1.375 0.684 1.032 AMPHARETIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.002 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.031 0.003 0.004 TEREBELLIDAE Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 324 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=31, Stomach samples=305 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.4(0.4), min=6 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2981 (0.0603) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 46 2 0.6557 0.0001 0.037 0.126 0.190 SIPUNCULA 5 38 12.4590 0.0051 1.720 4.235 6.395 CRUSTACEA 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.008 0.031 0.047 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 29 6 1.9672 0.0003 0.117 0.554 0.837 AMPHIPODA 7 36 11.8033 0.0051 1.723 4.104 6.197 GAMMARIDEA 13 20 6.5574 0.0005 0.167 0.821 1.240 AMPELISCIDAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0004 0.139 0.022 0.033 AMPELISCA ABDITA 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.004 0.002 0.003 AMPELISCA VADORUM 21 11 3.6066 0.0019 0.642 2.024 3.056 BYBLIS SERRATA 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.037 0.074 0.111 AORIDAE 3 49 16.0656 0.0094 3.142 2.645 3.994 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 UNCIOLA SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0009 0.306 0.246 0.372 UNCIOLA INERMIS 4 44 14.4262 0.0031 1.024 1.978 2.987 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 5 38 12.4590 0.0029 0.967 2.711 4.094 CAPRELLIDAE 15 18 5.9016 0.0017 0.575 3.023 4.564 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 41 3 0.9836 0.0000 0.014 0.060 0.091 ERICTHONIUS SP 32 5 1.6393 0.0002 0.066 0.188 0.284 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 46 2 0.6557 0.0004 0.120 0.059 0.088 CASCO BIGELOWI 29 6 1.9672 0.0005 0.163 1.967 2.970 GAMMARUS SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.021 0.026 0.040 MELITA SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.016 0.047 0.071 LYSIANASSIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 HARPINIA SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.009 0.000 0.001 DECAPODA LARVAE 17 15 4.9180 0.0040 1.342 1.108 1.673 DECAPODA CRAB 37 4 1.3115 0.0006 0.190 0.501 0.757 DECAPODA SHRIMP 37 4 1.3115 0.0010 0.342 0.175 0.265 CANCRIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0003 0.103 0.131 0.197 CANCER SP 26 7 2.2951 0.0208 6.980 1.219 1.841 CANCER IRRORATUS 19 12 3.9344 0.0014 0.482 0.721 1.089 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 46 2 0.6557 0.0002 0.079 0.114 0.173 PAGURIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.034 0.053 0.080 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 64 1 0.3279 0.0002 0.065 0.057 0.086 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 46 2 0.6557 0.0001 0.023 0.038 0.057 ISOPODA 46 2 0.6557 0.0002 0.080 0.093 0.140 CIROLANIDAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0000 0.011 0.019 0.029 CHIRIDOTEA SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.014 0.009 0.014 EDOTEA SP 37 4 1.3115 0.0001 0.020 0.146 0.220 CUMACEA 64 1 0.3279 0.0001 0.041 0.129 0.195 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA Predator Species = STENOTOMUS CHRYSOPS (SCUP, SVSPP=143) 325 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=31, Stomach samples=305 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.4(0.4), min=6 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2981 (0.0603) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 19 12 3.9344 0.0002 0.069 0.299 0.451 MYSIDACEA 11 22 7.2131 0.0065 2.190 3.841 5.799 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 CENTROPAGES SP 32 5 1.6393 0.0011 0.355 0.173 0.261 BIVALVIA 41 3 0.9836 0.0001 0.030 0.097 0.146 GASTROPODA 46 2 0.6557 0.0155 5.198 0.656 0.990 CEPHALOPODA 64 1 0.3279 0.0029 0.961 0.041 0.062 LOLIGO PEALEII 64 1 0.3279 0.0119 3.990 0.083 0.126 ILLEX SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.002 0.023 0.035 ASTERIIDAE 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.009 BRYOZOA 46 2 0.6557 0.0002 0.063 0.145 0.219 UROCHORDATA 32 5 1.6393 0.0100 3.357 0.317 0.479 FISH 41 3 0.9836 0.0001 0.031 0.013 0.020 FISH SCALES 46 2 0.6557 0.0001 0.027 0.128 0.193 FISH LARVAE 46 2 0.6557 0.0491 16.477 0.450 0.679 AMMODYTES SP 64 1 0.3279 0.0045 1.508 0.064 0.097 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 1 120 39.3443 0.0525 17.625 16.243 24.526 ANIMAL REMAINS 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.001 0.017 0.026 PLANTS 64 1 0.3279 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.004 ROCK 32 5 1.6393 0.0015 0.492 0.399 0.602 SAND Predator Species = CYNOSCION REGALIS (WEAKFISH, SVSPP=145) 326 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=42, Stomach samples=245 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.1(0.9), min=7 max=75 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.8892 (0.3391) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 46 18.7755 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.027 0.034 PLATYHELMINTHES 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 TREMATODA 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.000 0.205 0.253 NEMATODA 21 4 1.6327 0.0169 0.894 0.152 0.187 POLYCHAETA 40 1 0.4082 0.0336 1.777 0.248 0.306 LUMBRINERIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0021 0.112 0.323 0.398 DIOPATRA CUPREA 40 1 0.4082 0.0002 0.011 0.337 0.415 GLYCERIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0001 0.003 0.013 0.016 GLYCERA SP 29 3 1.2245 0.0007 0.036 0.387 0.476 SPIONIDAE 21 4 1.6327 0.0022 0.116 1.166 1.436 PRIONOSPIO SP 7 21 8.5714 0.0019 0.102 2.366 2.913 CRUSTACEA 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.001 0.021 0.026 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.019 0.024 AMPHIPODA 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GAMMARIDEA 29 3 1.2245 0.0002 0.011 0.313 0.385 AMPELISCA SP 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.007 AMPELISCA VADORUM 29 3 1.2245 0.0000 0.002 0.006 0.008 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.004 BATEA CATHARINENSIS 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 COROPHIUM SP 40 1 0.4082 0.0002 0.010 0.004 0.005 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0055 0.293 0.408 0.503 GAMMARUS LAWRENCIANUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.408 0.503 MELITA SP 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.000 0.005 0.006 HYPERIIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.008 LYSIANASSIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 EOBROLGUS SPINOSUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 TIRONIDAE 9 14 5.7143 0.0110 0.582 1.083 1.334 DECAPODA 9 14 5.7143 0.0002 0.012 0.963 1.186 DECAPODA LARVAE 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.001 0.024 0.029 DECAPODA CRAB 16 5 2.0408 0.0003 0.018 0.362 0.446 DECAPODA SHRIMP 21 4 1.6327 0.0081 0.430 0.799 0.984 CALLIANASSA SETIMANUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0005 0.027 0.001 0.001 CANCER IRRORATUS 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.002 0.411 0.506 CRANGONIDAE 4 52 21.2245 0.0240 1.271 5.195 6.396 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 CARIDION SP 21 4 1.6327 0.0012 0.061 0.515 0.634 CARIDION GORDONI 16 5 2.0408 0.0001 0.003 0.016 0.020 LITHODIDAE 14 7 2.8571 0.1886 9.984 1.624 2.000 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS Predator Species = CYNOSCION REGALIS (WEAKFISH, SVSPP=145) 327 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=42, Stomach samples=245 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.1(0.9), min=7 max=75 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.8892 (0.3391) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 PENAEIDAE 21 4 1.6327 0.1018 5.391 0.762 0.939 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 LUCIFER FAXONI 15 6 2.4490 0.0011 0.058 0.818 1.007 ACETES AMERICANUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 EDOTEA TRILOBA 6 32 13.0612 0.0071 0.376 5.182 6.380 MYSIDACEA 40 1 0.4082 0.0034 0.178 0.152 0.187 MYSIDOPSIS SP 3 53 21.6327 0.0369 1.956 7.100 8.741 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 1 92 37.5510 0.1119 5.924 21.766 26.797 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 16 5 2.0408 0.0001 0.005 0.350 0.431 COPEPODA 21 4 1.6327 0.0000 0.001 0.456 0.562 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 32 2 0.8163 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.011 CENTROPAGES SP 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.000 0.006 0.007 NEBALIACEA 16 5 2.0408 0.0003 0.014 0.356 0.439 STOMATOPODA 40 1 0.4082 0.0011 0.057 0.218 0.269 SQUILLA EMPUSA 40 1 0.4082 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 BIVALVIA 40 1 0.4082 0.0053 0.282 0.408 0.503 SOLENIDAE 21 4 1.6327 0.0154 0.817 0.484 0.596 CEPHALOPODA 2 56 22.8571 0.4473 23.676 12.452 15.330 FISH 13 8 3.2653 0.0002 0.009 0.795 0.979 FISH SCALES 12 9 3.6735 0.0024 0.128 0.531 0.654 FISH LARVAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0778 4.118 0.408 0.503 CLUPEIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0274 1.452 0.408 0.503 ETRUMEUS TERES 21 4 1.6327 0.0309 1.635 1.002 1.234 ENGRAULIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0098 0.518 0.408 0.503 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 8 16 6.5306 0.3627 19.197 4.895 6.027 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 40 1 0.4082 0.1267 6.706 0.408 0.503 CARANX HIPPOS 40 1 0.4082 0.0596 3.152 0.286 0.352 CYNOSCION REGALIS 32 2 0.8163 0.0305 1.616 0.816 1.005 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 40 1 0.4082 0.0001 0.004 0.298 0.367 PLEURONECTIFORMES 40 1 0.4082 0.0838 4.435 0.184 0.226 BOTHIDAE 40 1 0.4082 0.0314 1.660 0.244 0.300 CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS 40 1 0.4082 0.0007 0.037 0.151 0.185 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 9 14 5.7143 0.0134 0.709 2.350 2.893 ANIMAL REMAINS 16 5 2.0408 0.0023 0.121 0.082 0.101 PLANTS Predator Species = CYNOSCION REGALIS (WEAKFISH, SVSPP=145) 328 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=17, Stomach samples=110 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.4(0.4), min=16 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.6752 (0.4156) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 22 20.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 19 2 1.8182 0.0000 0.001 0.022 0.027 TREMATODA 7 5 4.5455 0.0001 0.003 0.030 0.037 NEMATODA 11 4 3.6364 0.0027 0.162 1.256 1.553 POLYCHAETA 6 8 7.2727 0.0007 0.039 2.875 3.554 CRUSTACEA 24 1 0.9091 0.0002 0.011 0.909 1.124 AMPHIPODA 24 1 0.9091 0.0002 0.014 0.045 0.055 AMPELISCA SP 3 23 20.9091 0.0201 1.202 4.053 5.010 DECAPODA 19 2 1.8182 0.0001 0.004 0.102 0.126 DECAPODA LARVAE 11 4 3.6364 0.0016 0.096 0.524 0.647 DECAPODA CRAB 15 3 2.7273 0.0060 0.357 1.820 2.250 DECAPODA SHRIMP 19 2 1.8182 0.0001 0.004 0.015 0.018 HIPPOLYTIDAE 24 1 0.9091 0.0000 0.002 0.025 0.031 LATREUTES SP 24 1 0.9091 0.0001 0.006 0.010 0.013 PALAEMONIDAE 24 1 0.9091 0.0159 0.949 0.772 0.954 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 11 4 3.6364 0.0037 0.221 1.083 1.339 PASIPHAEIDAE 15 3 2.7273 0.0052 0.309 0.655 0.810 PENAEIDAE 15 3 2.7273 0.0045 0.271 0.407 0.503 PARAPENAEUS POLITUS 24 1 0.9091 0.0022 0.130 0.135 0.167 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 7 5 4.5455 0.0012 0.069 0.551 0.681 SERGESTIDAE 2 26 23.6364 0.0445 2.659 11.163 13.797 ACETES AMERICANUS 24 1 0.9091 0.0002 0.010 0.046 0.057 PROCESSA BERMUDENSIS 24 1 0.9091 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.007 ISOPODA 15 3 2.7273 0.0003 0.016 0.962 1.189 MYSIDACEA 19 2 1.8182 0.0000 0.003 0.007 0.009 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 24 1 0.9091 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.009 MYSIS MIXTA 24 1 0.9091 0.0010 0.061 0.544 0.672 STOMATOPODA 24 1 0.9091 0.0002 0.012 0.020 0.025 CEPHALOPODA 24 1 0.9091 0.1781 10.630 0.813 1.004 ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS 1 52 47.2727 0.6770 40.415 30.081 37.178 FISH 24 1 0.9091 0.0002 0.015 0.396 0.489 FISH SCALES 7 5 4.5455 0.0066 0.394 1.686 2.083 FISH LARVAE 24 1 0.9091 0.0861 5.138 0.909 1.124 CLUPEIDAE 24 1 0.9091 0.0035 0.207 0.808 0.998 ENGRAULIDAE 11 4 3.6364 0.0769 4.589 2.756 3.406 ANCHOA SP 5 10 9.0909 0.2928 17.479 7.365 9.102 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 7 5 4.5455 0.0836 4.992 4.454 5.506 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 24 1 0.9091 0.0033 0.199 0.280 0.346 GADUS MORHUA 24 1 0.9091 0.0019 0.115 0.909 1.124 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS Predator Species = CYNOSCION REGALIS (WEAKFISH, SVSPP=145) 329 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=17, Stomach samples=110 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.4(0.4), min=16 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.6752 (0.4156) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 24 1 0.9091 0.1359 8.112 0.880 1.088 CARANGIDAE 24 1 0.9091 0.0010 0.062 0.055 0.068 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 24 1 0.9091 0.0145 0.867 0.709 0.876 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 24 1 0.9091 0.0013 0.077 0.587 0.725 ALUTERUS SP 19 2 1.8182 0.0016 0.095 0.179 0.222 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CYNOSCION REGALIS (WEAKFISH, SVSPP=145) 330 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=12 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=42.4(6.2), min=15 max=69 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 17.4230 (8.0580) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 11 1 8.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 1 8.3333 0.0008 0.005 1.096 1.096 CRUSTACEA 4 3 25.0000 0.0011 0.006 1.461 1.461 AMPHIPODA 5 2 16.6667 0.8443 4.846 2.338 2.338 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 11 1 8.3333 0.0005 0.003 0.001 0.001 LYSIANASSIDAE 2 5 41.6667 0.6776 3.889 2.521 2.521 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 5 2 16.6667 0.0438 0.252 0.134 0.134 CIROLANIDAE 5 2 16.6667 0.0010 0.006 1.351 1.351 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 5 2 16.6667 0.1297 0.744 0.361 0.361 CEPHALOPODA 1 11 91.6667 10.9917 63.088 73.339 73.339 FISH 11 1 8.3333 0.2881 1.653 1.194 1.194 ENGRAULIDAE 5 2 16.6667 3.6041 20.686 12.044 12.044 ANCHOA MITCHILLI 5 2 16.6667 0.7581 4.351 2.565 2.565 AMMODYTES SP 3 4 33.3333 0.0822 0.472 1.596 1.596 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MENTICIRRHUS SAXATILIS (NORTHERN KINGFISH, SVSPP=146) 331 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=11, Stomach samples=29 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.8(0.9), min=14 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4865 (0.1412) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 2 6.8966 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 20 1 3.4483 0.0012 0.255 0.368 0.396 ANTHOZOA 6 5 17.2414 0.0129 2.651 7.420 7.970 POLYCHAETA 20 1 3.4483 0.0198 4.068 3.448 3.704 ONUPHIDAE 20 1 3.4483 0.0060 1.240 1.255 1.348 GLYCERIDAE 20 1 3.4483 0.0001 0.028 0.170 0.183 GLYCERA SP 10 2 6.8966 0.0038 0.780 1.190 1.278 NEPHTYIDAE 10 2 6.8966 0.0109 2.233 1.728 1.856 NEPHTYS SP 20 1 3.4483 0.0061 1.247 3.448 3.704 NEPHTYS BUCERA 20 1 3.4483 0.0014 0.298 3.448 3.704 NEPHTYS PICTA 6 5 17.2414 0.0048 0.978 5.190 5.574 CRUSTACEA 10 2 6.8966 0.0015 0.312 0.269 0.289 AMPHIPODA 10 2 6.8966 0.0002 0.035 0.069 0.074 AMPELISCA SP 8 4 13.7931 0.0051 1.056 2.511 2.697 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 20 1 3.4483 0.0049 1.006 3.448 3.704 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 20 1 3.4483 0.0000 0.007 0.043 0.046 AMPHIPOREIA GIGANTEA 20 1 3.4483 0.0001 0.021 0.038 0.041 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 3 7 24.1379 0.0979 20.129 9.003 9.669 DECAPODA 10 2 6.8966 0.0356 7.322 4.856 5.216 DECAPODA CRAB 20 1 3.4483 0.0400 8.222 1.378 1.480 DECAPODA SHRIMP 20 1 3.4483 0.0103 2.126 3.193 3.429 CANCER IRRORATUS 2 10 34.4828 0.0353 7.258 13.462 14.459 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 7 24.1379 0.0137 2.807 8.298 8.913 PINNIXA CHAETOPTERANA 20 1 3.4483 0.0000 0.007 0.021 0.023 ACETES AMERICANUS 10 2 6.8966 0.0001 0.014 0.022 0.024 MYSIDACEA 9 3 10.3448 0.0002 0.050 0.376 0.403 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 5 6 20.6897 0.0004 0.078 0.425 0.457 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 10 2 6.8966 0.0007 0.135 0.224 0.241 FISH 10 2 6.8966 0.0001 0.028 0.310 0.333 FISH SCALES 10 2 6.8966 0.1457 29.938 5.519 5.927 ENGRAULIDAE 20 1 3.4483 0.0003 0.064 0.124 0.133 BOTHIDAE 1 11 37.9310 0.0273 5.606 11.849 12.727 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MENTICIRRHUS SAXATILIS (NORTHERN KINGFISH, SVSPP=146) 332 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=26 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.2(0.6), min=18 max=29 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3428 (0.0890) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 14 1 3.8462 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 14 1 3.8462 0.0000 0.011 0.026 0.027 TREMATODA 7 2 7.6923 0.0042 1.234 1.194 1.242 POLYCHAETA 7 2 7.6923 0.0272 7.921 2.712 2.820 ONUPHIDAE 14 1 3.8462 0.0021 0.617 2.612 2.716 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 14 1 3.8462 0.0004 0.123 0.307 0.319 NEPHTYS SP 14 1 3.8462 0.0000 0.011 0.077 0.080 PHYLLODOCIDAE 14 1 3.8462 0.0027 0.774 0.235 0.245 SPIONIDAE 7 2 7.6923 0.0009 0.258 5.308 5.520 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 14 1 3.8462 0.0009 0.269 1.846 1.920 HYPERIIDAE 1 6 23.0769 0.0097 2.827 14.654 15.240 DECAPODA 7 2 7.6923 0.0206 6.002 4.945 5.143 DECAPODA CRAB 7 2 7.6923 0.0293 8.549 3.878 4.033 HIPPOLYTIDAE 3 3 11.5385 0.0094 2.738 9.419 9.796 OGYRIDES SP 14 1 3.8462 0.0005 0.146 0.044 0.046 PENAEIDAE 7 2 7.6923 0.0144 4.207 5.152 5.358 PORTUNIDAE 14 1 3.8462 0.0253 7.371 3.415 3.551 PORTUNUS SP 14 1 3.8462 0.0377 11.006 2.732 2.841 PORTUNUS GIBBESII 14 1 3.8462 0.0086 2.502 0.621 0.646 PORTUNUS SPINICARPUS 2 5 19.2308 0.0095 2.782 12.552 13.054 ACETES AMERICANUS 14 1 3.8462 0.0373 10.883 3.815 3.967 ALBUNEA PARETII 14 1 3.8462 0.0001 0.022 0.052 0.054 CUMACEA 14 1 3.8462 0.0002 0.045 0.133 0.138 EUPHAUSIIDAE 7 2 7.6923 0.0100 2.917 0.924 0.961 BIVALVIA 14 1 3.8462 0.0011 0.314 0.079 0.082 ECHINODERMATA 3 3 11.5385 0.0154 4.499 4.218 4.387 FISH 3 3 11.5385 0.0062 1.795 4.476 4.656 FISH LARVAE 14 1 3.8462 0.0468 13.643 3.436 3.574 OPHICHTHUS CRUENTIFER 14 1 3.8462 0.0005 0.146 3.846 4.000 BOTHIDAE 3 3 11.5385 0.0011 0.314 1.017 1.057 ANIMAL REMAINS 14 1 3.8462 0.0208 6.070 2.428 2.525 SAND Predator Species = MENTICIRRHUS SAXATILIS (NORTHERN KINGFISH, SVSPP=146) 333 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.0(.), min=24 max=24 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3590 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.3590 100.000 100.000 100.000 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS Predator Species = BAIRDIELLA CHRYSOURA (SILVER PERCH, SVSPP=148) 334 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.0(0.4), min=18 max=20 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0012 (0.0012) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 80.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 20.0000 0.0012 100.000 20.000 100.000 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI Predator Species = LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS (SPOT, SVSPP=149) 335 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=211 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.7(0.2), min=10 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1882 (0.0305) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 20 9.4787 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.005 0.043 0.047 FORAMINIFERIDA 33 4 1.8957 0.0000 0.013 0.056 0.062 HYDROZOA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.000 ANTHOZOA 13 14 6.6351 0.0001 0.035 0.165 0.183 TREMATODA 33 4 1.8957 0.0002 0.098 0.015 0.016 NEMERTEA 7 17 8.0569 0.0001 0.043 0.372 0.411 NEMATODA 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.008 0.004 0.004 OLIGOCHAETA 2 73 34.5972 0.0471 25.026 14.871 16.428 POLYCHAETA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.013 0.113 0.125 MEDIOMASTUS AMBISETA 68 1 0.4739 0.0006 0.312 0.022 0.024 MALDANIDAE 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.003 LUMBRINERIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0001 0.078 0.037 0.041 LUMBRINERIDES ACUTA 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.001 LUMBRINERIS SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0011 0.559 0.042 0.046 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 68 1 0.4739 0.0007 0.388 0.050 0.055 ONUPHIS EREMITA 68 1 0.4739 0.0005 0.270 0.180 0.199 FLABELLIGERIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0002 0.096 0.013 0.014 SCALIBREGMA INFLATUM 68 1 0.4739 0.0003 0.181 0.371 0.410 ORBINIIDA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.010 0.001 0.001 SCOLOPLOS SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.000 CIRROPHORUS SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.025 0.013 0.014 GLYCERIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.000 GLYCERA SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0002 0.086 0.013 0.014 GLYCERA CAPITATA 10 16 7.5829 0.0030 1.587 0.581 0.641 NEPHTYIDAE 49 2 0.9479 0.0010 0.519 0.056 0.062 AGLAOPHAMUS CIRCINATA 33 4 1.8957 0.0005 0.282 0.095 0.105 NEPHTYS SP 42 3 1.4218 0.0000 0.015 0.008 0.009 NEREIDAE 27 7 3.3175 0.0004 0.234 0.154 0.170 PHYLLODOCIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0002 0.111 0.014 0.016 ETEONE SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0003 0.154 0.022 0.024 ETEONE HETEROPODA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.025 0.010 0.011 ETEONE LACTEA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.013 0.002 0.002 PHYLLODOCE ARENAE 30 6 2.8436 0.0006 0.320 0.388 0.429 POLYNOIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0002 0.116 0.015 0.017 HARMOTHOE IMBRICATA 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.025 0.004 0.004 LEPIDONOTUS SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.015 0.004 0.005 SIGALIONIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.013 0.002 0.002 PHOLOE MINUTA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.023 0.042 0.046 STHENELAIS LIMICOLA Predator Species = LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS (SPOT, SVSPP=149) 336 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=211 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.7(0.2), min=10 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1882 (0.0305) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 17 11 5.2133 0.0024 1.290 0.327 0.361 CIRRATULIDAE 7 17 8.0569 0.0051 2.700 5.585 6.169 SPIONIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.059 0.065 POLYDORA SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0007 0.350 0.259 0.286 PRIONOSPIO SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0058 3.095 0.218 0.241 SPIO SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.015 0.002 0.002 SPIOPHANES BOMBYX 20 9 4.2654 0.0008 0.428 0.745 0.823 AMPHARETIDAE 49 2 0.9479 0.0003 0.133 0.142 0.157 AMPHARETE SP 42 3 1.4218 0.0002 0.131 0.393 0.434 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 20 9 4.2654 0.0391 20.769 4.076 4.502 ASABELLIDES OCULATA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.010 0.002 0.002 MELINNA CRISTATA 49 2 0.9479 0.0001 0.028 0.004 0.004 TEREBELLIDAE 10 16 7.5829 0.0266 14.148 4.811 5.315 ARCHIANNELIDA 20 9 4.2654 0.0025 1.348 0.952 1.052 CRUSTACEA 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.005 0.474 0.524 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 20 9 4.2654 0.0009 0.491 0.280 0.310 AMPHIPODA 7 17 8.0569 0.0004 0.196 0.403 0.445 GAMMARIDEA 20 9 4.2654 0.0000 0.023 0.227 0.251 AMPELISCIDAE 31 5 2.3697 0.0001 0.030 0.036 0.040 AMPELISCA SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0001 0.058 0.127 0.140 AMPELISCA MACROCEPHALA 42 3 1.4218 0.0003 0.166 0.110 0.121 AMPELISCA VADORUM 14 13 6.1611 0.0031 1.660 0.681 0.753 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 33 4 1.8957 0.0002 0.096 0.017 0.018 BYBLIS SP 27 7 3.3175 0.0002 0.081 0.056 0.062 BYBLIS SERRATA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.000 AORIDAE 49 2 0.9479 0.0001 0.053 0.005 0.006 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 49 2 0.9479 0.0001 0.050 0.107 0.118 UNCIOLA SP 17 11 5.2133 0.0021 1.118 0.189 0.208 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 42 3 1.4218 0.0001 0.033 0.006 0.007 HAUSTORIIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.025 0.004 0.004 AMPHIPOREIA SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.008 0.001 0.001 BATHYPOREIA SP 42 3 1.4218 0.0000 0.008 0.007 0.008 OEDICEROTIDAE 33 4 1.8957 0.0000 0.013 0.029 0.032 SYNCHELIDIUM AMERICANUM 68 1 0.4739 0.0001 0.035 0.006 0.006 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 27 7 3.3175 0.0006 0.335 0.094 0.104 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 33 4 1.8957 0.0004 0.219 0.144 0.159 DECAPODA 14 13 6.1611 0.0002 0.113 0.638 0.705 DECAPODA LARVAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.008 0.025 0.027 DECAPODA SHRIMP 25 8 3.7915 0.0038 2.002 1.576 1.741 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA Predator Species = LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS (SPOT, SVSPP=149) 337 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=211 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.7(0.2), min=10 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1882 (0.0305) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 68 1 0.4739 0.0001 0.050 0.007 0.007 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.020 0.067 0.073 MAJIDAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.005 0.017 0.018 PAGURUS SP LARVAE 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.005 0.086 0.095 ACETES AMERICANUS 42 3 1.4218 0.0001 0.043 0.071 0.078 ISOPODA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CHIRIDOTEA SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.018 0.025 0.027 EDOTEA SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.005 0.003 0.003 ARCTURIDAE 5 20 9.4787 0.0007 0.383 0.522 0.577 CUMACEA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.013 0.002 0.002 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 33 4 1.8957 0.0003 0.136 0.025 0.027 DIASTYLIS SP 49 2 0.9479 0.0000 0.005 0.041 0.045 MYSIDACEA 33 4 1.8957 0.0001 0.048 0.078 0.086 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 4 27 12.7962 0.0012 0.622 4.620 5.103 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 12 15 7.1090 0.0006 0.343 3.707 4.095 COPEPODA 25 8 3.7915 0.0000 0.020 0.641 0.708 CALANOIDA 33 4 1.8957 0.0000 0.010 0.286 0.316 HARPACTICOIDA 42 3 1.4218 0.0000 0.023 0.071 0.079 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 68 1 0.4739 0.0001 0.045 0.033 0.037 PENELLA SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.013 0.010 0.012 LIMULUS POLYPHEMUS 3 43 20.3791 0.0056 2.970 5.361 5.922 BIVALVIA 31 5 2.3697 0.0092 4.866 1.306 1.443 TELLINA SP 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.008 0.009 GASTROPODA 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.034 0.037 SALPIDAE 17 11 5.2133 0.0002 0.121 1.565 1.729 FISH SCALES 68 1 0.4739 0.0001 0.050 0.351 0.388 PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS 1 107 50.7109 0.0136 7.214 30.202 33.364 ANIMAL REMAINS 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.008 0.009 ANIMAL EGGS 68 1 0.4739 0.0000 0.003 0.008 0.009 PLANTS 14 13 6.1611 0.0018 0.972 0.772 0.853 SAND Predator Species = LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS (SPOT, SVSPP=149) 338 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=218 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.1(0.1), min=12 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0703 (0.0089) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 49 22.4771 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 30 3 1.3761 0.0000 0.020 0.139 0.179 NEMERTEA 7 17 7.7982 0.0001 0.111 0.183 0.236 NEMATODA 3 33 15.1376 0.0017 2.361 5.768 7.441 POLYCHAETA 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.026 0.087 0.112 MALDANIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0002 0.261 0.193 0.249 EUNICIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0001 0.085 0.192 0.248 EUNICE PENNATA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.092 0.118 LUMBRINERIDAE 30 3 1.3761 0.0000 0.033 0.056 0.073 LUMBRINERIS SP 48 1 0.4587 0.0003 0.424 0.143 0.184 SARSONUPHIS QUADRICUSPIS 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.065 0.297 0.383 OPHELIIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.035 0.046 OPHELINA SP 19 6 2.7523 0.0002 0.333 0.571 0.736 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.065 0.135 0.174 SCOLOPLOS SP 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.005 0.007 OWENIA FUSIFORMIS 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.059 0.258 0.333 GLYCERA AMERICANA 48 1 0.4587 0.0001 0.072 0.059 0.077 GONIADA MACULATA 36 2 0.9174 0.0002 0.339 0.138 0.178 NEPHTYIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.018 0.024 NEREIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.013 0.003 0.003 PHYLLODOCIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.052 0.039 0.050 SIGALION SP 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.033 0.025 0.032 SABELLIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.013 0.004 0.006 THARYX ACUTUS 24 4 1.8349 0.0000 0.065 0.297 0.383 SPIONIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.013 0.037 0.047 PRIONOSPIO SP 24 4 1.8349 0.0000 0.052 0.407 0.525 ARCHIANNELIDA 30 3 1.3761 0.0001 0.091 0.056 0.072 SIPUNCULA 48 1 0.4587 0.0001 0.091 0.031 0.040 GOLFINGIA SP 12 9 4.1284 0.0002 0.241 1.349 1.740 CRUSTACEA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.051 0.066 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 8 15 6.8807 0.0009 1.259 1.060 1.367 GAMMARIDEA 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.013 0.256 0.331 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.051 0.066 BYBLIS SERRATA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.002 0.003 MELITA SP 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.013 0.024 0.031 HAUSTORIIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.013 0.115 0.148 AMPHIPOREIA VIRGINIANA 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.013 0.017 0.022 BATHYPOREIA PARKERI 24 4 1.8349 0.0000 0.026 0.126 0.162 OEDICEROTIDAE 30 3 1.3761 0.0000 0.026 0.023 0.030 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS Predator Species = LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS (SPOT, SVSPP=149) 339 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=218 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.1(0.1), min=12 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0703 (0.0089) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 24 4 1.8349 0.0001 0.091 0.293 0.378 DECAPODA 19 6 2.7523 0.0000 0.039 0.408 0.526 DECAPODA LARVAE 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.065 0.017 0.022 DECAPODA CRAB 36 2 0.9174 0.0001 0.098 0.295 0.381 DECAPODA SHRIMP 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.013 0.003 0.003 CRANGONIDAE 36 2 0.9174 0.0001 0.176 0.174 0.224 CARIDION SP 22 5 2.2936 0.0005 0.659 0.934 1.205 PENAEIDAE 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.020 0.092 0.118 SERGESTIDAE 16 7 3.2110 0.0000 0.052 0.676 0.872 LUCIFER FAXONI 8 15 6.8807 0.0011 1.611 3.644 4.701 ACETES AMERICANUS 48 1 0.4587 0.0001 0.072 0.059 0.077 EURYPANOPEUS DEPRESSUS 5 24 11.0092 0.0041 5.771 2.266 2.923 CUMACEA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.005 0.007 DIASTYLIS SP 16 7 3.2110 0.0035 4.937 1.861 2.400 OXYUROSTYLIS SMITHI 30 3 1.3761 0.0000 0.046 0.205 0.264 MYSIDACEA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.039 0.018 0.023 HETEROMYSIS FORMOSA 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.013 0.032 0.041 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 6 19 8.7156 0.0019 2.732 3.114 4.016 COPEPODA 36 2 0.9174 0.0003 0.430 0.405 0.523 CALANOIDA 10 12 5.5046 0.0002 0.222 1.278 1.649 HARPACTICOIDA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.051 0.066 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 30 3 1.3761 0.0000 0.020 0.027 0.035 OSTRACODA 36 2 0.9174 0.0000 0.013 0.078 0.100 TANAIDAE 4 27 12.3853 0.0147 20.914 4.644 5.990 MOLLUSCA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.059 0.109 0.140 MOLLUSCA SHELL 15 8 3.6697 0.0002 0.320 0.670 0.864 BIVALVIA 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.007 0.005 0.007 SCAPHOPODA 16 7 3.2110 0.0000 0.065 0.070 0.091 GASTROPODA 12 9 4.1284 0.0007 1.037 0.723 0.933 CAECUM SP 48 1 0.4587 0.0001 0.202 0.296 0.382 ECHINODERMATA 19 6 2.7523 0.0002 0.228 0.063 0.081 ECHINOIDEA 48 1 0.4587 0.0003 0.365 0.302 0.390 MUCRONELLIDAE 11 11 5.0459 0.0016 2.276 3.162 4.079 FISH 22 5 2.2936 0.0001 0.091 0.254 0.327 FISH SCALES 24 4 1.8349 0.0009 1.330 1.628 2.101 FISH LARVAE 24 4 1.8349 0.0018 2.543 1.671 2.156 ENGRAULIDAE 36 2 0.9174 0.0030 4.245 0.917 1.183 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 1 100 45.8716 0.0280 39.761 32.808 42.320 ANIMAL REMAINS 48 1 0.4587 0.0000 0.059 0.275 0.355 ROCK Predator Species = LEIOSTOMUS XANTHURUS (SPOT, SVSPP=149) 340 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=218 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.1(0.1), min=12 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0703 (0.0089) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 12 9 4.1284 0.0021 3.039 1.647 2.124 SAND Predator Species = LOPHOLATILUS CHAMAELEONTICEPS (TILEFISH, SVSPP=151) 341 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.0(.), min=26 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.7740 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0030 0.169 0.169 0.169 FORAMINIFERIDA 1 1 100.0000 1.1110 62.627 62.627 62.627 CRUSTACEA 1 1 100.0000 0.0150 0.846 0.846 0.846 GAMMARIDEA 1 1 100.0000 0.1000 5.637 5.637 5.637 DECAPODA CRAB 1 1 100.0000 0.0910 5.130 5.130 5.130 MUNIDA IRRASA 1 1 100.0000 0.1150 6.483 6.483 6.483 EUPROGNATHA RASTELLIFERA 1 1 100.0000 0.0170 0.958 0.958 0.958 ISOPODA 1 1 100.0000 0.0740 4.171 4.171 4.171 POLITOLANA POLITA 1 1 100.0000 0.0360 2.029 2.029 2.029 EUPHAUSIIDAE 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.056 0.056 0.056 MOLLUSCA 1 1 100.0000 0.0100 0.564 0.564 0.564 PECTINIDAE 1 1 100.0000 0.0080 0.451 0.451 0.451 GASTROPODA 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.056 0.056 0.056 FISH 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.056 0.056 0.056 FISH SCALES 1 1 100.0000 0.0810 4.566 4.566 4.566 ANIMAL REMAINS 1 1 100.0000 0.1010 5.693 5.693 5.693 ROCK 1 1 100.0000 0.0090 0.507 0.507 0.507 SAND Predator Species = LOPHOLATILUS CHAMAELEONTICEPS (TILEFISH, SVSPP=151) 342 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=8 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=41.3(1.2), min=35 max=44 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6666 (0.3514) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 3 37.5000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 12.5000 0.0015 0.225 0.091 0.146 POLYCHAETA 3 1 12.5000 0.0009 0.131 0.053 0.085 MUNIDA SP 1 4 50.0000 0.5723 85.843 49.855 79.768 AMPHIURIDAE 3 1 12.5000 0.0920 13.801 12.500 20.000 AMPHIURA SP Predator Species = SEBASTES FASCIATUS (ACADIAN REDFISH, SVSPP=155) 343 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.7(1.9), min=19 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0520 (0.0433) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 33.3333 0.0027 5.128 14.815 22.222 CRUSTACEA 1 2 66.6667 0.0097 18.590 23.108 34.662 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 2 1 33.3333 0.0067 12.821 4.831 7.246 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 2 1 33.3333 0.0330 63.462 23.913 35.870 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS Predator Species = SEBASTES FASCIATUS (ACADIAN REDFISH, SVSPP=155) 344 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=82, Stomach samples=465 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=32.0(0.3), min=9 max=43 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.7862 (0.0959) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 240 51.6129 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 20 1 0.2151 0.0005 0.062 0.047 0.097 SIPHONOPHORA 4 30 6.4516 0.0164 2.086 5.951 12.299 CRUSTACEA 20 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.008 0.058 0.120 AMPHIPODA 10 8 1.7204 0.0003 0.035 0.256 0.530 HYPERIIDAE 7 10 2.1505 0.0022 0.284 0.783 1.618 PARATHEMISTO SP 15 3 0.6452 0.0003 0.035 0.032 0.066 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 8 9 1.9355 0.0146 1.858 1.759 3.636 DECAPODA 12 6 1.2903 0.0083 1.055 1.253 2.590 DECAPODA SHRIMP 20 1 0.2151 0.0010 0.124 0.142 0.294 PONTOPHILUS NORVEGICUS 15 3 0.6452 0.0163 2.068 0.459 0.948 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 20 1 0.2151 0.0096 1.216 0.169 0.350 PANDALUS BOREALIS 20 1 0.2151 0.0008 0.106 0.078 0.160 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 14 4 0.8602 0.0355 4.510 0.860 1.778 PASIPHAEIDAE 6 15 3.2258 0.1175 14.951 2.793 5.772 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 11 7 1.5054 0.0067 0.847 1.189 2.458 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 126 27.0968 0.4531 57.633 24.719 51.086 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 18 2 0.4301 0.0009 0.119 0.430 0.889 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 5 18 3.8710 0.0013 0.171 1.372 2.836 COPEPODA 12 6 1.2903 0.0019 0.242 0.370 0.764 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 15 3 0.6452 0.0000 0.001 0.027 0.055 GASTROPODA 20 1 0.2151 0.0001 0.014 0.011 0.022 CHAETOGNATHA 8 9 1.9355 0.0312 3.970 1.247 2.577 FISH 20 1 0.2151 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.014 FISH LARVAE 18 2 0.4301 0.0481 6.119 0.430 0.889 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 20 1 0.2151 0.0093 1.181 0.215 0.444 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 20 1 0.2151 0.0004 0.045 0.111 0.229 CRYPTACANTHODES MACULATUS 20 1 0.2151 0.0006 0.075 0.112 0.232 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 20 1 0.2151 0.0010 0.133 0.019 0.039 HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES 3 32 6.8817 0.0082 1.049 3.488 7.208 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SEBASTES FASCIATUS (ACADIAN REDFISH, SVSPP=155) 345 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=29, Stomach samples=176 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.6(0.5), min=11 max=43 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5194 (0.1256) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 109 61.9318 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 2 1.1364 0.0000 0.004 0.001 0.003 NEMATODA 12 1 0.5682 0.0005 0.097 0.444 1.165 POLYCHAETA 3 17 9.6591 0.0060 1.162 9.001 23.643 CRUSTACEA 8 5 2.8409 0.0006 0.116 0.091 0.239 HYPERIIDAE 5 8 4.5455 0.0021 0.408 1.732 4.551 PARATHEMISTO SP 12 1 0.5682 0.0005 0.103 0.529 1.389 VIBILIA SP 6 6 3.4091 0.0054 1.047 0.096 0.252 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 12 1 0.5682 0.0001 0.022 0.063 0.167 OEDICEROTIDAE 12 1 0.5682 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 12 1 0.5682 0.0011 0.203 0.052 0.137 DECAPODA SHRIMP 12 1 0.5682 0.0010 0.190 0.568 1.493 SPIRONTOCARIS LILJEBORGII 12 1 0.5682 0.0034 0.660 0.024 0.063 PANDALIDAE 9 3 1.7045 0.0056 1.073 0.565 1.485 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 6 6 3.4091 0.0072 1.387 2.839 7.459 EUPHAUSIIDAE 2 36 20.4545 0.4417 85.048 16.969 44.575 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 12 1 0.5682 0.0000 0.001 0.142 0.373 COPEPODA 4 10 5.6818 0.0419 8.067 4.522 11.879 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 12 1 0.5682 0.0000 0.003 0.122 0.320 AEOLIDIIDAE 12 1 0.5682 0.0000 0.008 0.039 0.103 CHAETOGNATHA 9 3 1.7045 0.0021 0.396 0.268 0.703 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = HELICOLENUS DACTYLOPTERUS (BLACKBELLY ROSEFISH, SVSPP=156) 346 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=33 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=17.7(0.8), min=7 max=26 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3384 (0.0979) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 9 27.2727 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 7 3 9.0909 0.0006 0.179 0.600 0.825 NEMATODA 7 3 9.0909 0.0034 0.994 1.952 2.683 POLYCHAETA 15 1 3.0303 0.0036 1.057 2.794 3.841 MALDANIDAE 15 1 3.0303 0.0002 0.054 0.025 0.034 LUMBRINERIDAE 15 1 3.0303 0.0005 0.161 0.075 0.103 POLYNOIDAE 15 1 3.0303 0.0016 0.466 3.030 4.167 CRUSTACEA 15 1 3.0303 0.0001 0.018 0.047 0.065 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 15 1 3.0303 0.0003 0.090 0.128 0.176 UNCIOLA SP 11 2 6.0606 0.0010 0.304 0.471 0.648 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 15 1 3.0303 0.0006 0.179 1.045 1.437 DECAPODA 11 2 6.0606 0.0028 0.824 2.550 3.507 CARIDION GORDONI 15 1 3.0303 0.0005 0.134 3.030 4.167 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 15 1 3.0303 0.0012 0.340 0.486 0.668 SPIRONTOCARIS SP 7 3 9.0909 0.1507 44.533 8.824 12.133 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 15 1 3.0303 0.0003 0.099 0.141 0.193 JANIRA MACULOSA 7 3 9.0909 0.0016 0.466 0.370 0.508 EUPHAUSIIDAE 5 4 12.1212 0.0016 0.475 2.090 2.874 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 15 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.009 0.019 0.026 MYSIDACEA 15 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.009 0.024 0.033 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 5 4 12.1212 0.0179 5.292 6.913 9.505 CEPHALOPODA 15 1 3.0303 0.0002 0.072 0.040 0.055 SAGITTA SP 15 1 3.0303 0.0043 1.281 2.675 3.678 OPHIUROIDEA 4 5 15.1515 0.0494 14.597 11.400 15.675 SALPIDAE 3 6 18.1818 0.0821 24.268 14.292 19.652 SALPA FUSIFORMIS 11 2 6.0606 0.0002 0.072 0.136 0.187 FISH SCALES 1 10 30.3030 0.0128 3.788 9.390 12.911 ANIMAL REMAINS 11 2 6.0606 0.0008 0.242 0.181 0.250 ROCK Predator Species = HELICOLENUS DACTYLOPTERUS (BLACKBELLY ROSEFISH, SVSPP=156) 347 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.0(.), min=21 max=21 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6790 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.1070 15.758 15.758 15.758 EUNICE SP 1 1 100.0000 0.5720 84.242 84.242 84.242 DECAPODA SHRIMP Predator Species = HELICOLENUS DACTYLOPTERUS (BLACKBELLY ROSEFISH, SVSPP=156) 348 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=35 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.9(0.5), min=6 max=19 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1503 (0.0439) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 12 34.2857 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 2 5.7143 0.0008 0.551 0.570 0.867 POLYCHAETA 11 1 2.8571 0.0013 0.855 0.211 0.321 ONUPHIDAE 11 1 2.8571 0.0056 3.707 2.828 4.304 TEREBELLIDAE 3 3 8.5714 0.0021 1.426 4.994 7.600 CRUSTACEA 5 2 5.7143 0.0029 1.939 2.620 3.986 UNCIOLA SP 5 2 5.7143 0.0011 0.722 0.920 1.401 UNCIOLA INERMIS 5 2 5.7143 0.0004 0.285 0.929 1.413 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 5 2 5.7143 0.0021 1.407 1.987 3.024 UNCIOLA DISSIMILIS 11 1 2.8571 0.0000 0.019 0.023 0.035 ERICTHONIUS SP 11 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.038 0.046 0.070 MELITA DENTATA 11 1 2.8571 0.0015 0.988 0.869 1.322 DECAPODA 11 1 2.8571 0.0009 0.570 2.857 4.348 DECAPODA CRAB 3 3 8.5714 0.0475 31.610 8.361 12.723 DECAPODA SHRIMP 11 1 2.8571 0.0014 0.950 0.835 1.271 CANCER SP 11 1 2.8571 0.0275 18.285 2.857 4.348 CANCER SP LARVAE 11 1 2.8571 0.0057 3.802 2.857 4.348 CANCER IRRORATUS 11 1 2.8571 0.0043 2.889 2.857 4.348 MUNIDA SP 11 1 2.8571 0.0012 0.817 1.024 1.558 PAGURUS SP 11 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.076 0.118 0.179 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 11 1 2.8571 0.0064 4.277 0.762 1.159 EUPHAUSIIDAE 11 1 2.8571 0.0027 1.825 2.160 3.287 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 11 1 2.8571 0.0001 0.038 0.029 0.044 MYSIDACEA 11 1 2.8571 0.0019 1.236 1.548 2.355 BIVALVIA 5 2 5.7143 0.0098 6.520 5.618 8.549 FISH 2 8 22.8571 0.0228 15.168 17.835 27.140 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = HELICOLENUS DACTYLOPTERUS (BLACKBELLY ROSEFISH, SVSPP=156) 349 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.7(1.1), min=9 max=18 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0529 (0.0394) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 42.8571 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 14.2857 0.0001 0.270 0.204 0.357 TREMATODA 2 1 14.2857 0.0001 0.270 0.204 0.357 NEMATODA 2 1 14.2857 0.0004 0.811 14.286 25.000 GAMMARIDEA 2 1 14.2857 0.0009 1.622 5.714 10.000 UNCIOLA DISSIMILIS 2 1 14.2857 0.0403 76.216 14.286 25.000 CANCER IRRORATUS 2 1 14.2857 0.0004 0.811 2.857 5.000 PSEUDOMMA AFFINE 2 1 14.2857 0.0097 18.378 13.878 24.286 FISH 2 1 14.2857 0.0009 1.622 5.714 10.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ANTIGONIA CAPROS (DEEPBODY BOARFISH, SVSPP=158) 350 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.4(0.4), min=12 max=14 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.5638 (0.1249) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 1 20.0000 0.0002 0.035 0.070 0.070 FORAMINIFERIDA 1 5 100.0000 0.2126 37.708 36.062 36.062 CRUSTACEA 5 1 20.0000 0.0004 0.071 0.070 0.070 AMPHIPODA 5 1 20.0000 0.0002 0.035 0.049 0.049 GAMMARIDEA 5 1 20.0000 0.0012 0.213 0.221 0.221 HYPERIIDAE 1 5 100.0000 0.0050 0.887 0.938 0.938 BODOTRIIDAE 1 5 100.0000 0.0034 0.603 0.702 0.702 COPEPODA 5 1 20.0000 0.0200 3.547 3.521 3.521 METRIDIA SP 5 1 20.0000 0.0186 3.299 6.549 6.549 FISH 1 5 100.0000 0.3022 53.601 51.816 51.816 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ARTEDIELLUS SP (HOOKEAR SCULPIN UNCL, SVSPP=159) 351 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=7.3(0.7), min=6 max=8 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0007 (0.0007) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 66.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 33.3333 0.0007 100.000 33.333 100.000 TEREBELLIDA Predator Species = ARTEDIELLUS SP (HOOKEAR SCULPIN UNCL, SVSPP=159) 352 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=15 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=6.6(0.3), min=5 max=8 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0187 (0.0108) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 2 13.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 5 33.3333 0.0037 20.000 20.206 23.315 POLYCHAETA 6 1 6.6667 0.0074 39.643 4.405 5.082 NEPHTYIDAE 6 1 6.6667 0.0005 2.500 5.833 6.731 CRUSTACEA 3 3 20.0000 0.0037 20.000 14.603 16.850 GAMMARIDEA 6 1 6.6667 0.0001 0.357 6.667 7.692 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 6 1 6.6667 0.0001 0.357 0.833 0.962 CUMACEA 1 5 33.3333 0.0020 10.714 17.648 20.364 BIVALVIA 3 3 20.0000 0.0012 6.429 16.471 19.005 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ARTEDIELLUS SP (HOOKEAR SCULPIN UNCL, SVSPP=159) 353 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=5.3(0.9), min=4 max=7 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0060 (0.0032) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 66.6667 0.0057 94.444 66.667 66.667 CRUSTACEA 2 1 33.3333 0.0003 5.556 33.333 33.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = TRIGLOPS MURRAYI (MOUSTACHE SCULPIN, SVSPP=161) 354 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=10.9(0.5), min=7 max=12 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0698 (0.0220) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 10.0000 0.0003 0.430 0.361 0.361 POLYCHAETA 3 1 10.0000 0.0015 2.149 10.000 10.000 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 2 3 30.0000 0.0010 1.433 30.000 30.000 CRUSTACEA 1 4 40.0000 0.0275 39.398 32.867 32.867 DECAPODA SHRIMP 3 1 10.0000 0.0034 4.871 4.096 4.096 CRANGONIDAE 3 1 10.0000 0.0015 2.149 1.230 1.230 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 1 10.0000 0.0130 18.625 10.000 10.000 PANDALIDAE 3 1 10.0000 0.0204 29.226 10.000 10.000 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 3 1 10.0000 0.0012 1.719 1.446 1.446 ROCK Predator Species = TRIGLOPS MURRAYI (MOUSTACHE SCULPIN, SVSPP=161) 355 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=18 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=10.3(0.6), min=7 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0760 (0.0308) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 2 11.1111 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 10 55.5556 0.0168 22.149 26.460 29.768 POLYCHAETA 12 1 5.5556 0.0007 0.950 0.737 0.829 RHODINE SP 2 5 27.7778 0.0041 5.409 13.272 14.931 CRUSTACEA 4 3 16.6667 0.0006 0.804 6.463 7.271 GAMMARIDEA 12 1 5.5556 0.0011 1.462 0.703 0.791 AMPELISCIDAE 12 1 5.5556 0.0024 3.143 4.266 4.799 HAPLOOPS SP 6 2 11.1111 0.0031 4.094 8.889 10.000 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 6 2 11.1111 0.0006 0.731 0.540 0.607 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 12 1 5.5556 0.0002 0.292 0.823 0.926 CAPRELLIDAE 12 1 5.5556 0.0002 0.292 0.473 0.532 COROPHIIDAE 3 4 22.2222 0.0009 1.170 2.254 2.536 ERICTHONIUS SP 12 1 5.5556 0.0003 0.365 0.496 0.558 PODOCEROPSIS NITIDA 12 1 5.5556 0.0001 0.073 0.057 0.064 PLEUSTIDAE 12 1 5.5556 0.0001 0.073 0.043 0.048 DULICHIA SP 4 3 16.6667 0.0009 1.170 1.432 1.611 TIRONIDAE 12 1 5.5556 0.0013 1.681 4.733 5.324 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 2 11.1111 0.0023 3.070 1.969 2.215 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 12 1 5.5556 0.0316 41.520 5.556 6.250 PANDALIDAE 12 1 5.5556 0.0059 7.822 4.608 5.184 PANDALUS BOREALIS 12 1 5.5556 0.0001 0.073 0.099 0.112 ISOPODA 12 1 5.5556 0.0001 0.073 0.057 0.064 CUMACEA 6 2 11.1111 0.0026 3.436 4.507 5.070 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 6 2 11.1111 0.0001 0.146 0.454 0.510 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS SCORPIUS (SHORTHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=162) 356 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=33.0(.), min=33 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0360 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 2.778 2.778 2.778 TREMATODA 1 1 100.0000 0.0350 97.222 97.222 97.222 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS (LONGHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=163) 357 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=639 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.7(0.4), min=3 max=36 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8482 (0.0821) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 150 23.4742 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 61 2 0.3130 0.0000 0.000 0.110 0.143 FORAMINIFERIDA 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.000 0.009 0.011 HYDROZOA 45 4 0.6260 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.005 TREMATODA 30 10 1.5649 0.0000 0.002 0.089 0.117 NEMATODA 26 12 1.8779 0.0035 0.409 0.380 0.497 POLYCHAETA 70 1 0.1565 0.0002 0.019 0.148 0.193 EUNICE PENNATA 70 1 0.1565 0.0008 0.090 0.044 0.057 FLABELLIGERIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0022 0.262 0.142 0.185 APHRODITIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0003 0.037 0.031 0.041 NEPHTYIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.005 NEREIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.001 0.091 0.119 POLYNOIDAE 52 3 0.4695 0.0015 0.176 0.165 0.215 SABELLIDAE 23 13 2.0344 0.0017 0.200 0.442 0.577 TEREBELLIDA 4 97 15.1800 0.0162 1.915 7.539 9.852 CRUSTACEA 29 11 1.7214 0.0003 0.037 0.400 0.523 AMPHIPODA 8 64 10.0156 0.0014 0.168 2.131 2.785 GAMMARIDEA 39 5 0.7825 0.0000 0.006 0.037 0.048 AMPELISCIDAE 39 5 0.7825 0.0002 0.018 0.189 0.248 BYBLIS SERRATA 45 4 0.6260 0.0000 0.005 0.017 0.022 AORIDAE 10 51 7.9812 0.0034 0.402 2.557 3.341 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.001 0.011 0.015 UNCIOLA SP 6 76 11.8936 0.0061 0.723 2.426 3.170 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 45 4 0.6260 0.0032 0.373 0.270 0.352 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 15 25 3.9124 0.0003 0.039 0.188 0.245 CAPRELLIDAE 52 3 0.4695 0.0001 0.014 0.244 0.319 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 34 7 1.0955 0.0004 0.053 0.084 0.110 COROPHIIDAE 61 2 0.3130 0.0000 0.001 0.162 0.211 ERICTHONIUS SP 26 12 1.8779 0.0001 0.007 0.559 0.731 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 34 7 1.0955 0.0006 0.075 0.062 0.081 GAMMARELLUS SP 70 1 0.1565 0.0004 0.044 0.156 0.204 GAMMARUS SP 39 5 0.7825 0.0001 0.013 0.332 0.434 MELITA DENTATA 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 HAUSTORIIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.002 0.001 0.001 PARATHEMISTO SP 52 3 0.4695 0.0000 0.004 0.003 0.003 ISCHYROCERIDAE 45 4 0.6260 0.0003 0.037 0.170 0.223 LYSIANASSIDAE 45 4 0.6260 0.0002 0.023 0.177 0.231 HIPPOMEDON SERRATUS 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 ORCHOMENELLA MINUTA 70 1 0.1565 0.0001 0.013 0.003 0.004 ORCHOMENELLA PINGUIS Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS (LONGHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=163) 358 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=639 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.7(0.4), min=3 max=36 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8482 (0.0821) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 45 4 0.6260 0.0003 0.036 0.178 0.232 PSAMMONYX NOBILIS 22 14 2.1909 0.0004 0.047 0.281 0.367 OEDICEROTIDAE 39 5 0.7825 0.0001 0.011 0.103 0.134 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.002 PARAMPHITHOE SP 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.002 0.092 0.120 PODOCERIDAE 30 10 1.5649 0.0004 0.044 0.719 0.939 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.000 0.063 0.082 TIRON SP 26 12 1.8779 0.0073 0.856 0.798 1.043 DECAPODA 14 31 4.8513 0.0256 3.019 2.488 3.251 DECAPODA CRAB 9 52 8.1377 0.0110 1.302 3.034 3.964 DECAPODA SHRIMP 52 3 0.4695 0.0012 0.137 0.153 0.199 AXIUS SERRATUS 12 37 5.7903 0.0238 2.806 2.952 3.857 CANCRIDAE 19 16 2.5039 0.0175 2.064 1.225 1.601 CANCER BOREALIS 5 91 14.2410 0.3307 38.987 9.068 11.850 CANCER IRRORATUS 17 20 3.1299 0.0019 0.223 1.582 2.068 CRANGONIDAE 2 131 20.5008 0.0499 5.882 8.526 11.142 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 32 9 1.4085 0.0007 0.079 0.380 0.496 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 52 3 0.4695 0.0005 0.057 0.080 0.105 HYAS SP 70 1 0.1565 0.0008 0.094 0.071 0.093 HYAS ARANEUS 21 15 2.3474 0.0243 2.860 1.087 1.421 HYAS COARCTATUS 23 13 2.0344 0.0153 1.799 1.040 1.359 PAGURIDAE 16 24 3.7559 0.0195 2.303 1.440 1.881 PAGURUS SP 18 18 2.8169 0.0428 5.046 1.562 2.041 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 52 3 0.4695 0.0026 0.304 0.027 0.035 PAGURUS ANNULIPES 39 5 0.7825 0.0020 0.236 0.646 0.844 PANDALIDAE 7 65 10.1721 0.0817 9.636 6.815 8.905 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 70 1 0.1565 0.0001 0.007 0.015 0.019 PANDALUS BOREALIS 38 6 0.9390 0.0022 0.256 0.618 0.808 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 61 2 0.3130 0.0002 0.029 0.228 0.297 PASIPHAEA MULTIDENTATA 70 1 0.1565 0.0009 0.105 0.026 0.034 PINNOTHERES SP 61 2 0.3130 0.0006 0.073 0.024 0.031 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 52 3 0.4695 0.0001 0.007 0.282 0.368 ISOPODA 23 13 2.0344 0.0005 0.062 0.457 0.598 CIROLANIDAE 34 7 1.0955 0.0007 0.087 0.083 0.109 POLITOLANA POLITA 34 7 1.0955 0.0002 0.021 0.063 0.083 CHIRIDOTEA SP 61 2 0.3130 0.0000 0.006 0.079 0.103 CHIRIDOTEA TUFTSI 45 4 0.6260 0.0000 0.005 0.104 0.135 CUMACEA 61 2 0.3130 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.005 MYSIDACEA 19 16 2.5039 0.0147 1.732 1.433 1.872 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS (LONGHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=163) 359 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=91, Stomach samples=639 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.7(0.4), min=3 max=36 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8482 (0.0821) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 70 1 0.1565 0.0000 0.000 0.156 0.204 CIRRIPEDIA 70 1 0.1565 0.0003 0.033 0.012 0.016 MOLLUSCA 52 3 0.4695 0.0010 0.119 0.140 0.183 MOLLUSCA SHELL 39 5 0.7825 0.0001 0.013 0.039 0.052 BIVALVIA 52 3 0.4695 0.0004 0.045 0.007 0.009 GASTROPODA 61 2 0.3130 0.0009 0.101 0.088 0.114 ECHINODERMATA 70 1 0.1565 0.0027 0.314 0.065 0.084 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 70 1 0.1565 0.0003 0.041 0.080 0.105 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 61 2 0.3130 0.0004 0.044 0.025 0.033 BRYOZOA 11 41 6.4163 0.0456 5.378 2.935 3.835 FISH 70 1 0.1565 0.0052 0.616 0.109 0.143 RAJA SP 70 1 0.1565 0.0005 0.062 0.104 0.136 SYNAPHOBRANCHIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0004 0.048 0.153 0.200 GADIDAE 70 1 0.1565 0.0158 1.868 0.123 0.161 AMMODYTES SP 61 2 0.3130 0.0010 0.115 0.178 0.232 COTTIDAE 3 100 15.6495 0.0280 3.305 4.388 5.734 ANIMAL REMAINS 13 32 5.0078 0.0206 2.432 0.574 0.751 ROCK 33 8 1.2520 0.0005 0.061 0.146 0.191 SAND Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS (LONGHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=163) 360 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.9(0.5), min=27 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3834 (0.1819) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 5 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 20.0000 0.0688 17.945 11.449 22.898 APHRODITIDAE 4 1 10.0000 0.0268 6.990 7.283 14.565 CRUSTACEA 2 2 20.0000 0.0964 25.143 18.551 37.102 DECAPODA SHRIMP 4 1 10.0000 0.1814 47.314 10.000 20.000 HYAS SP 4 1 10.0000 0.0100 2.608 2.717 5.435 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS (LONGHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=163) 361 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=6 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.3(1.0), min=20 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5530 (0.6845) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 1 16.6667 0.0092 0.590 0.280 0.420 POLYCHAETA 5 1 16.6667 0.0310 1.996 0.815 1.223 APHRODITIDAE 5 1 16.6667 0.0247 1.588 5.204 7.806 DECAPODA CRAB 5 1 16.6667 0.2945 18.963 16.667 25.000 AXIUS SERRATUS 1 2 33.3333 0.6270 40.373 17.697 26.546 CANCER IRRORATUS 1 2 33.3333 0.1010 6.504 12.690 19.035 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 5 1 16.6667 0.0038 0.247 0.101 0.151 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 1 2 33.3333 0.4108 26.454 11.719 17.579 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 5 1 16.6667 0.0010 0.064 0.026 0.039 MYSIDACEA 5 1 16.6667 0.0360 2.318 1.100 1.649 GASTROPODA 5 1 16.6667 0.0012 0.075 0.031 0.046 ANIMAL REMAINS 5 1 16.6667 0.0128 0.826 0.337 0.506 ROCK Predator Species = MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS (LONGHORN SCULPIN, SVSPP=163) 362 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=34 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=28.3(0.5), min=22 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.2413 (0.2802) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 7 20.5882 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 1 2.9412 0.0000 0.002 0.029 0.036 TREMATODA 9 2 5.8824 0.0014 0.111 0.407 0.513 POLYCHAETA 13 1 2.9412 0.0019 0.154 1.580 1.990 ONUPHIDAE 13 1 2.9412 0.0498 4.014 0.964 1.213 APHRODITIDAE 9 2 5.8824 0.0459 3.699 1.579 1.989 CRUSTACEA 13 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.017 0.035 0.044 AMPHIPODA 13 1 2.9412 0.0005 0.040 0.045 0.056 GAMMARIDEA 13 1 2.9412 0.0003 0.026 0.176 0.221 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 7 4 11.7647 0.0045 0.360 1.134 1.428 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 9 2 5.8824 0.0127 1.026 0.609 0.767 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 13 1 2.9412 0.0001 0.012 0.080 0.101 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 13 1 2.9412 0.0015 0.121 0.051 0.064 LYSIANASSIDAE 13 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.019 0.008 0.010 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 7 4 11.7647 0.0138 1.114 2.020 2.544 DECAPODA CRAB 2 11 32.3529 0.2040 16.437 10.501 13.223 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 1 2.9412 0.0114 0.919 0.374 0.471 CANCRIDAE 13 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.019 0.033 0.042 CANCER SP 13 1 2.9412 0.0069 0.557 2.251 2.835 CANCER IRRORATUS 13 1 2.9412 0.0007 0.057 0.692 0.871 CRANGONIDAE 3 10 29.4118 0.1215 9.786 4.398 5.538 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 13 1 2.9412 0.0048 0.384 0.162 0.204 HYAS SP 6 5 14.7059 0.0765 6.161 10.424 13.127 HYAS COARCTATUS 13 1 2.9412 0.0302 2.431 0.990 1.246 PAGURIDAE 13 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.019 0.033 0.042 PAGURUS SP 13 1 2.9412 0.0218 1.756 1.513 1.906 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 13 1 2.9412 0.0151 1.218 1.009 1.270 PANDALIDAE 1 13 38.2353 0.5829 46.963 26.205 32.999 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 13 1 2.9412 0.0008 0.064 2.941 3.704 CIROLANIDAE 13 1 2.9412 0.0014 0.111 1.355 1.707 POLITOLANA POLITA 13 1 2.9412 0.0002 0.017 0.008 0.010 CHIRIDOTEA SP 13 1 2.9412 0.0009 0.069 0.836 1.053 BIVALVIA 13 1 2.9412 0.0003 0.024 0.010 0.013 THECOSOMATA 13 1 2.9412 0.0007 0.054 0.095 0.120 BRYOZOA 13 1 2.9412 0.0000 0.002 0.029 0.036 FISH SCALES 13 1 2.9412 0.0011 0.085 0.033 0.042 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 13 1 2.9412 0.0122 0.983 1.722 2.168 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 5 6 17.6471 0.0128 1.033 4.673 5.884 ANIMAL REMAINS 9 2 5.8824 0.0017 0.135 0.408 0.514 ROCK Predator Species = HEMITRIPTERUS AMERICANUS (SEA RAVEN, SVSPP=164) 363 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=33, Stomach samples=67 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.4(1.4), min=10 max=56 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 9.7720 (3.1093) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 24 35.8209 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 14 1 1.4925 0.0000 0.000 0.079 0.122 TREMATODA 14 1 1.4925 0.0037 0.038 0.007 0.012 NEMERTEA 8 3 4.4776 0.0009 0.009 0.006 0.010 NEMATODA 7 4 5.9701 0.0034 0.034 1.045 1.628 CRUSTACEA 11 2 2.9851 0.0003 0.004 2.985 4.651 GAMMARIDEA 3 7 10.4478 3.6137 36.980 10.399 16.202 CANCER BOREALIS 3 7 10.4478 0.6699 6.856 7.662 11.938 CANCER IRRORATUS 6 5 7.4627 0.0088 0.090 6.029 9.393 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 5 6 8.9552 0.0470 0.481 7.495 11.679 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 14 1 1.4925 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 COPEPODA 14 1 1.4925 0.0000 0.000 0.299 0.465 MOLLUSCA SHELL 14 1 1.4925 0.4075 4.170 1.489 2.321 CEPHALOPODA 14 1 1.4925 0.0004 0.004 0.002 0.002 OPHIUROIDEA 2 10 14.9254 4.0122 41.059 12.240 19.071 FISH 14 1 1.4925 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 FISH SCALES 14 1 1.4925 0.1089 1.114 1.493 2.326 GADIDAE 8 3 4.4776 0.0385 0.394 2.196 3.422 LIPARIS ATLANTICUS 11 2 2.9851 0.7732 7.912 2.985 4.651 OPHIDIIDAE 14 1 1.4925 0.0317 0.325 0.975 1.518 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 11 2 2.9851 0.0008 0.008 2.218 3.455 ANIMAL REMAINS 8 3 4.4776 0.0505 0.517 3.080 4.800 ROCK 14 1 1.4925 0.0005 0.005 1.493 2.326 SAND Predator Species = HEMITRIPTERUS AMERICANUS (SEA RAVEN, SVSPP=164) 364 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=22, Stomach samples=46 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=33.8(1.4), min=18 max=56 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 24.4979 (11.7321) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 20 43.4783 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 5 10.8696 0.0041 0.017 2.187 3.869 NEMATODA 6 1 2.1739 0.0166 0.068 2.171 3.841 DECAPODA 6 1 2.1739 0.0015 0.006 2.174 3.846 DECAPODA CRAB 6 1 2.1739 0.0033 0.013 2.174 3.846 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 1 2.1739 0.0022 0.009 0.088 0.155 HIPPOLYTIDAE 6 1 2.1739 0.0919 0.375 0.026 0.046 HYAS COARCTATUS 6 1 2.1739 0.0156 0.064 0.004 0.007 PAGURUS SP 6 1 2.1739 0.0126 0.051 2.174 3.846 PANDALIDAE 6 1 2.1739 0.0727 0.297 2.174 3.846 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 6 1 2.1739 0.0241 0.098 0.007 0.012 PANDALUS BOREALIS 6 1 2.1739 0.0291 0.119 0.195 0.344 PANDALUS MONTAGUI 4 2 4.3478 0.0344 0.140 0.206 0.364 BIVALVIA 6 1 2.1739 0.0011 0.005 0.002 0.003 ANADARA TRANSVERSA 6 1 2.1739 0.0221 0.090 0.035 0.063 CLINOCARDIUM CILIATUM 6 1 2.1739 0.0013 0.006 2.174 3.846 ILLEX SP 2 15 32.6087 5.8055 23.698 28.065 49.653 FISH 6 1 2.1739 0.2961 1.209 2.174 3.846 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 4 2 4.3478 16.4587 67.184 4.277 7.567 ANARHICHAS LUPUS 6 1 2.1739 0.4575 1.867 2.174 3.846 LUMPENUS LUMPRETAEFORMIS 6 1 2.1739 1.1443 4.671 1.828 3.235 MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS 6 1 2.1739 0.0015 0.006 2.174 3.846 ANIMAL REMAINS 6 1 2.1739 0.0017 0.007 0.041 0.072 ROCK Predator Species = HEMITRIPTERUS AMERICANUS (SEA RAVEN, SVSPP=164) 365 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.4(3.5), min=8 max=27 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0214 (0.0214) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 80.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 20.0000 0.0214 100.000 20.000 100.000 DECAPODA SHRIMP Predator Species = HEMITRIPTERUS AMERICANUS (SEA RAVEN, SVSPP=164) 366 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=4, Stomach samples=6 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.8(5.7), min=14 max=51 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1615 (0.1611) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 66.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 16.6667 0.0002 0.103 8.333 25.000 TREMATODA 2 1 16.6667 0.0002 0.103 8.333 25.000 NEMATODA 2 1 16.6667 0.1023 63.364 10.583 31.748 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 2 1 16.6667 0.0588 36.429 6.084 18.252 LIPARIS INQUILINUS Predator Species = HEMITRIPTERUS AMERICANUS (SEA RAVEN, SVSPP=164) 367 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=12 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.6(1.8), min=19 max=36 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 6.5873 (4.8608) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 7 58.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 16.6667 0.0002 0.003 8.336 20.007 TREMATODA 6 1 8.3333 0.0001 0.001 0.003 0.007 NEMATODA 6 1 8.3333 0.0013 0.019 2.155 5.172 POLYCHAETA 6 1 8.3333 0.0003 0.004 0.008 0.020 CAPRELLIDAE 2 2 16.6667 5.7568 87.392 13.582 32.598 CANCER IRRORATUS 6 1 8.3333 0.0001 0.001 0.003 0.007 FISH SCALES 6 1 8.3333 0.2438 3.702 8.243 19.784 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 2 2 16.6667 0.0034 0.052 2.510 6.024 ANIMAL REMAINS 6 1 8.3333 0.5791 8.791 3.084 7.402 ROCK 2 2 16.6667 0.0023 0.035 3.741 8.979 SAND Predator Species = ASPIDOPHOROIDES MONOPTERYGIUS (ALLIGATORFISH, SVSPP=165) 368 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.0(.), min=9 max=9 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0120 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 8.333 8.333 8.333 GAMMARIDEA 1 1 100.0000 0.0020 16.667 16.667 16.667 STENOPLEUSTES GRACILIS 1 1 100.0000 0.0090 75.000 75.000 75.000 DULICHIA PORRECTA Predator Species = CYCLOPTERUS LUMPUS (LUMPFISH, SVSPP=168) 369 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=41.0(.), min=41 max=41 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 20.4790 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.2050 1.001 1.001 1.001 DECAPODA LARVAE 1 1 100.0000 0.2050 1.001 1.001 1.001 COPEPODA 1 1 100.0000 16.3830 79.999 79.999 79.999 ASCIDIACEA 1 1 100.0000 3.6860 17.999 17.999 17.999 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CYCLOPTERUS LUMPUS (LUMPFISH, SVSPP=168) 370 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=31.0(.), min=31 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 35.2500 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 6.0900 17.277 17.277 17.277 NEREIDAE 1 1 100.0000 29.1600 82.723 82.723 82.723 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PRIONOTUS CAROLINUS (NORTHERN SEAROBIN, SVSPP=171) 371 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.0(.), min=30 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = PRIONOTUS CAROLINUS (NORTHERN SEAROBIN, SVSPP=171) 372 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=38 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.3(0.6), min=14 max=27 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2618 (0.0642) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 6 15.7895 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 20 2 5.2632 0.0001 0.020 0.020 0.023 NEMATODA 2 10 26.3158 0.0072 2.745 6.406 7.607 POLYCHAETA 27 1 2.6316 0.0002 0.060 0.033 0.040 ARABELLIDAE 12 3 7.8947 0.0010 0.372 0.187 0.222 NEPHTYIDAE 27 1 2.6316 0.0001 0.040 0.071 0.084 POLYNOIDAE 27 1 2.6316 0.0330 12.597 1.756 2.085 SPIONIDAE 5 7 18.4211 0.0134 5.127 4.651 5.523 CRUSTACEA 27 1 2.6316 0.0001 0.050 0.180 0.214 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 5 7 18.4211 0.0011 0.422 1.890 2.245 GAMMARIDEA 10 4 10.5263 0.0008 0.322 0.836 0.993 AMPELISCIDAE 27 1 2.6316 0.0003 0.111 0.353 0.419 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 27 1 2.6316 0.0011 0.402 0.154 0.183 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 12 3 7.8947 0.0001 0.050 1.594 1.893 UNCIOLA SP 27 1 2.6316 0.0002 0.070 0.039 0.046 UNCIOLA INERMIS 9 5 13.1579 0.0079 3.026 1.679 1.994 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 12 3 7.8947 0.0017 0.633 1.550 1.840 CAPRELLIDAE 27 1 2.6316 0.0013 0.493 0.225 0.267 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 20 2 5.2632 0.0006 0.221 0.167 0.198 PROTOHAUSTORIUS WIGLEYI 27 1 2.6316 0.0000 0.010 0.018 0.021 LYSIANASSIDAE 27 1 2.6316 0.0001 0.030 0.012 0.014 EOBROLGUS SPINOSUS 27 1 2.6316 0.0007 0.281 0.221 0.263 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 20 2 5.2632 0.0016 0.613 0.391 0.465 DECAPODA 27 1 2.6316 0.0000 0.010 0.004 0.005 DECAPODA EGGS 12 3 7.8947 0.0035 1.347 0.820 0.974 DECAPODA LARVAE 20 2 5.2632 0.0028 1.076 3.359 3.989 DECAPODA CRAB 27 1 2.6316 0.0006 0.221 1.072 1.273 CANCRIDAE 27 1 2.6316 0.0006 0.211 0.250 0.297 CANCER BOREALIS 2 10 26.3158 0.0445 16.990 16.184 19.219 CANCER IRRORATUS 27 1 2.6316 0.0003 0.101 0.487 0.579 CRANGONIDAE 1 13 34.2105 0.0351 13.401 16.984 20.169 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 27 1 2.6316 0.0069 2.624 1.006 1.194 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 20 2 5.2632 0.0007 0.271 0.118 0.141 EDOTEA SP 12 3 7.8947 0.0004 0.141 0.075 0.089 CUMACEA 12 3 7.8947 0.0004 0.141 0.072 0.086 PSEUDOLEPTOCUMA MINOR 20 2 5.2632 0.0070 2.684 1.251 1.486 OXYUROSTYLIS SMITHI 27 1 2.6316 0.0001 0.020 0.014 0.017 MOLLUSCA 27 1 2.6316 0.0001 0.040 0.128 0.152 MOLLUSCA SHELL 12 3 7.8947 0.0008 0.302 0.145 0.172 BIVALVIA Predator Species = PRIONOTUS CAROLINUS (NORTHERN SEAROBIN, SVSPP=171) 373 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=38 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.3(0.6), min=14 max=27 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2618 (0.0642) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 10 4 10.5263 0.0053 2.021 1.273 1.511 TELLINA AGILIS 12 3 7.8947 0.0383 14.648 2.956 3.510 FISH 27 1 2.6316 0.0005 0.201 0.082 0.098 PLEURONECTIFORMES 27 1 2.6316 0.0012 0.442 1.586 1.884 PARALICHTHYS DENTATUS 4 8 21.0526 0.0175 6.695 7.167 8.511 ANIMAL REMAINS 27 1 2.6316 0.0002 0.070 0.055 0.066 ANIMAL EGGS 20 2 5.2632 0.0013 0.513 3.099 3.681 ROCK 5 7 18.4211 0.0213 8.133 3.588 4.260 SAND Predator Species = PRIONOTUS CAROLINUS (NORTHERN SEAROBIN, SVSPP=171) 374 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.0(.), min=15 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = PRIONOTUS EVOLANS (STRIPED SEAROBIN, SVSPP=172) 375 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.7(2.9), min=20 max=39 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6234 (0.4703) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 2 28.5714 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 3 42.8571 0.0086 1.375 28.685 40.159 CRUSTACEA 3 1 14.2857 0.0789 12.649 14.234 19.928 DECAPODA CRAB 3 1 14.2857 0.0163 2.612 4.320 6.048 CANCER IRRORATUS 3 1 14.2857 0.0376 6.027 9.966 13.952 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 1 14.2857 0.0003 0.046 0.052 0.072 BIVALVIA 3 1 14.2857 0.4819 77.291 14.172 19.841 FISH Predator Species = PERISTEDION MINIATUM (ARMORED SEAROBIN, SVSPP=173) 376 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.8(1.9), min=7 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0454 (0.0177) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 3 27.2727 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 5 45.4545 0.0005 1.002 0.965 1.326 TREMATODA 1 7 63.6364 0.0120 26.453 29.369 40.383 CRUSTACEA 5 3 27.2727 0.0011 2.405 1.056 1.452 GAMMARIDEA 3 4 36.3636 0.0099 21.844 12.589 17.310 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 5 3 27.2727 0.0003 0.601 0.420 0.577 CAPRELLIDAE 8 2 18.1818 0.0002 0.401 0.126 0.174 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 8 2 18.1818 0.0005 1.002 0.495 0.681 HYPERIIDAE 16 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.200 0.050 0.069 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 16 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.200 0.076 0.105 LEUCOTHOE SPINICARPA 16 1 9.0909 0.0003 0.601 1.240 1.705 DECAPODA CRAB 8 2 18.1818 0.0074 16.232 4.864 6.688 CANCER IRRORATUS 8 2 18.1818 0.0013 2.806 2.416 3.322 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 8 2 18.1818 0.0033 7.214 5.806 7.983 MUNIDA SP 16 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.200 0.076 0.105 ISOPODA 16 1 9.0909 0.0002 0.401 0.153 0.210 CUMACEA 16 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.200 0.132 0.181 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 16 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.200 0.154 0.212 MYSIDACEA 8 2 18.1818 0.0010 2.204 1.954 2.687 FISH 16 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.200 0.050 0.069 FISH SCALES 3 4 36.3636 0.0063 13.828 6.987 9.608 ANIMAL REMAINS 8 2 18.1818 0.0006 1.403 3.048 4.190 ROCK 8 2 18.1818 0.0002 0.401 0.700 0.962 SAND Predator Species = PERISTEDION MINIATUM (ARMORED SEAROBIN, SVSPP=173) 377 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.4(0.6), min=26 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0249 (0.0131) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 5 45.4545 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.365 0.108 0.198 TREMATODA 2 3 27.2727 0.0052 20.803 5.712 10.472 CRUSTACEA 6 1 9.0909 0.0001 0.365 0.275 0.505 GAMMARIDEA 6 1 9.0909 0.0016 6.569 9.091 16.667 CRANGONIDAE 4 2 18.1818 0.0026 10.584 6.316 11.580 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 2 3 27.2727 0.0064 25.547 8.615 15.794 MUNIDA SP 6 1 9.0909 0.0082 32.847 6.246 11.450 HETEROSQUILLA ARMATA 4 2 18.1818 0.0007 2.920 18.182 33.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = TRIGLIDAE (SEAROBINS, SVSPP=174) 378 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.1(0.8), min=5 max=11 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0013 (0.0007) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 57.1429 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 14.2857 0.0004 33.333 14.286 33.333 CRUSTACEA 2 2 28.5714 0.0009 66.667 28.571 66.667 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = TAUTOGOLABRUS ADSPERSUS (CUNNER, SVSPP=176) 379 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=16, Stomach samples=39 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=26.4(2.1), min=5 max=42 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8354 (0.3402) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 24 61.5385 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 9 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.001 HYDROZOA 4 3 7.6923 0.0004 0.046 0.009 0.025 ACANTHOCEPHALA 9 1 2.5641 0.0002 0.025 0.028 0.072 NEMATODA 2 6 15.3846 0.0520 6.228 10.779 28.026 CRUSTACEA 9 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.003 0.009 0.022 GAMMARIDEA 6 2 5.1282 0.1559 18.664 4.911 12.769 DECAPODA 9 1 2.5641 0.0102 1.215 2.156 5.605 DECAPODA CRAB 2 6 15.3846 0.4440 53.144 10.449 27.167 CANCER IRRORATUS 9 1 2.5641 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.001 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 2 5.1282 0.0401 4.797 0.919 2.389 PAGURUS SP 9 1 2.5641 0.0557 6.670 1.418 3.686 MOLLUSCA 9 1 2.5641 0.0389 4.662 1.842 4.790 PLEURONECTIFORMES 9 1 2.5641 0.0001 0.006 2.564 6.667 ANIMAL REMAINS 9 1 2.5641 0.0002 0.028 0.031 0.081 ANIMAL EGGS 6 2 5.1282 0.0158 1.888 0.544 1.415 ROCK 4 3 7.6923 0.0219 2.618 2.801 7.284 SAND Predator Species = TAUTOGOLABRUS ADSPERSUS (CUNNER, SVSPP=176) 380 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.0(2.3), min=12 max=28 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5311 (0.6907) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 8 1 14.2857 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 2 28.5714 0.0166 1.082 3.978 4.641 POLYCHAETA 8 1 14.2857 0.0011 0.075 0.028 0.032 PHASCOLION STROMBI 8 1 14.2857 0.0060 0.392 0.146 0.170 AMPHIPODA 3 2 28.5714 0.0030 0.196 0.099 0.115 GAMMARIDEA 8 1 14.2857 0.0153 0.998 8.174 9.537 UNCIOLA SP 8 1 14.2857 0.0006 0.037 0.039 0.046 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 8 1 14.2857 0.0050 0.327 0.122 0.142 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 3 2 28.5714 0.0009 0.056 0.027 0.032 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 8 1 14.2857 0.0137 0.896 3.420 3.990 DECAPODA 3 2 28.5714 0.0024 0.159 0.136 0.158 ARCTURIDAE 8 1 14.2857 0.0003 0.019 0.020 0.023 DIASTYLIS SP 8 1 14.2857 0.0014 0.093 0.035 0.041 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 3 2 28.5714 0.3283 21.441 12.538 14.628 MOLLUSCA SHELL 8 1 14.2857 0.0009 0.056 0.021 0.024 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 8 1 14.2857 0.5899 38.524 14.286 16.667 ECHINOIDEA 8 1 14.2857 0.1304 8.518 3.171 3.700 UROCHORDATA 1 5 71.4286 0.3139 20.498 25.716 30.001 ANIMAL REMAINS 8 1 14.2857 0.0026 0.168 0.641 0.748 ROCK 2 4 57.1429 0.0990 6.466 13.119 15.306 SAND Predator Species = TAUTOGA ONITIS (TAUTOG, SVSPP=177) 381 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.5(0.5), min=30 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (0.0000) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 382 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=60, Stomach samples=406 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.5(0.2), min=9 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0967 (0.0090) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 148 36.4532 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.010 0.017 0.026 HYDROZOA 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.001 CESTODA 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 TREMATODA 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.003 0.000 0.001 SPIONIDA 9 22 5.4187 0.0007 0.673 2.575 4.053 CRUSTACEA 25 3 0.7389 0.0000 0.013 0.057 0.090 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 25 3 0.7389 0.0000 0.008 0.009 0.014 AMPHIPODA 22 4 0.9852 0.0000 0.010 0.098 0.154 GAMMARIDEA 8 26 6.4039 0.0004 0.408 2.088 3.285 CALLIOPIUS LAEVIUSCULUS 32 1 0.2463 0.0001 0.132 0.225 0.354 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 12 13 3.2020 0.0001 0.140 0.201 0.317 HYPERIIDAE 31 2 0.4926 0.0000 0.010 0.004 0.006 HYPERIA GALBA 7 29 7.1429 0.0012 1.220 0.382 0.601 PARATHEMISTO SP 25 3 0.7389 0.0001 0.104 0.298 0.469 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.010 0.017 0.027 OEDICEROTIDAE 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.028 0.022 0.034 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 25 3 0.7389 0.0001 0.148 0.708 1.114 DECAPODA 10 21 5.1724 0.0001 0.122 0.041 0.065 DECAPODA LARVAE 14 8 1.9704 0.0003 0.265 0.081 0.127 EUPHAUSIIDAE 17 6 1.4778 0.0003 0.262 0.098 0.155 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 22 4 0.9852 0.0001 0.056 0.025 0.039 MYSIDACEA 25 3 0.7389 0.0000 0.031 0.013 0.020 MYSIDOPSIS SP 11 14 3.4483 0.0003 0.296 0.140 0.220 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 13 12 2.9557 0.0019 1.975 1.190 1.873 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 25 3 0.7389 0.0001 0.079 0.265 0.417 CIRRIPEDIA 5 41 10.0985 0.0119 12.329 8.398 13.215 COPEPODA 2 86 21.1823 0.0093 9.669 15.358 24.168 CALANOIDA 3 64 15.7635 0.0504 52.121 13.086 20.593 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 CANDACIA NORVEGICA 17 6 1.4778 0.0001 0.132 0.625 0.983 OSTRACODA 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.003 0.001 0.001 GASTROPODA 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.010 0.003 0.004 THECOSOMATA 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.008 0.001 0.001 LIMACINA SP 4 59 14.5320 0.0147 15.195 7.887 12.411 CHAETOGNATHA 16 7 1.7241 0.0001 0.074 0.106 0.167 SAGITTA SP 32 1 0.2463 0.0002 0.255 0.094 0.148 SAGITTA ELEGANS 20 5 1.2315 0.0006 0.576 0.333 0.524 UROCHORDATA 22 4 0.9852 0.0001 0.125 0.033 0.053 OIKOPLEURA SP Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 383 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=60, Stomach samples=406 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.5(0.2), min=9 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0967 (0.0090) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 20 5 1.2315 0.0003 0.262 0.084 0.132 FISH 14 8 1.9704 0.0002 0.166 0.145 0.228 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.010 0.002 0.004 FISH LARVAE 5 41 10.0985 0.0029 3.019 7.355 11.574 ANIMAL REMAINS 32 1 0.2463 0.0000 0.003 0.246 0.388 ROCK 17 6 1.4778 0.0000 0.033 1.234 1.943 SAND Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 384 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=70 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.8(0.4), min=12 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.2451 (0.0528) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 9 4 5.7143 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 15 1 1.4286 0.0001 0.023 1.429 1.515 CRUSTACEA 5 15 21.4286 0.0010 0.408 2.580 2.737 HYPERIIDAE 13 2 2.8571 0.0000 0.012 0.138 0.147 DECAPODA 2 23 32.8571 0.0004 0.169 0.594 0.630 DECAPODA LARVAE 15 1 1.4286 0.0007 0.297 1.401 1.486 BALANUS SP 4 16 22.8571 0.0252 10.281 17.405 18.460 COPEPODA 1 39 55.7143 0.1468 59.908 47.422 50.296 CALANOIDA 7 8 11.4286 0.0002 0.087 0.245 0.260 CANDACIA SP 3 17 24.2857 0.0048 1.970 8.461 8.974 OSTRACODA 13 2 2.8571 0.0016 0.641 0.123 0.130 THECOSOMATA 8 6 8.5714 0.0068 2.757 0.955 1.013 LIMACINA SP 11 3 4.2857 0.0003 0.140 0.047 0.050 CHAETOGNATHA 6 12 17.1429 0.0487 19.880 9.446 10.018 UROCHORDATA 11 3 4.2857 0.0000 0.017 0.036 0.039 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 9 4 5.7143 0.0084 3.409 4.003 4.246 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 385 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.1(0.1), min=5 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0257 (0.0024) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 172 30.9910 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 10 15 2.7027 0.0002 0.701 1.076 1.560 CNIDARIA 23 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.021 0.212 0.307 TREMATODA 29 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.014 0.031 0.046 NEMATODA 20 5 0.9009 0.0000 0.042 0.124 0.179 POLYCHAETA 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.090 0.131 PHYLLODOCE SP 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.030 0.044 SPIONIDAE 6 34 6.1261 0.0004 1.500 4.499 6.519 CRUSTACEA 19 6 1.0811 0.0000 0.049 0.261 0.378 CRUSTACEA EGGS 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.002 0.003 CRUSTACEA LARVAE 29 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.014 0.062 0.090 GAMMARIDEA 29 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.028 0.013 0.019 HYPERIIDAE 17 9 1.6216 0.0000 0.091 0.179 0.260 PARATHEMISTO SP 14 11 1.9820 0.0000 0.077 0.185 0.268 DECAPODA LARVAE 23 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.021 0.039 0.056 DECAPODA CRAB ZOEA 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.133 0.055 0.080 CUMACEA 23 3 0.5405 0.0002 0.820 0.541 0.783 EUPHAUSIIDAE 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.045 0.065 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 12 14 2.5225 0.0013 5.159 2.041 2.958 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 5 37 6.6667 0.0002 0.589 0.422 0.611 CIRRIPEDIA 9 17 3.0631 0.0000 0.126 0.249 0.360 CIRRIPEDIA LARVAE 23 3 0.5405 0.0000 0.021 0.012 0.017 BALANUS SP 3 107 19.2793 0.0069 26.936 15.151 21.954 COPEPODA 1 185 33.3333 0.0096 37.338 26.061 37.765 CALANOIDA 7 29 5.2252 0.0008 3.084 3.676 5.327 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 10 15 2.7027 0.0019 7.507 1.220 1.767 CENTROPAGES SP 12 14 2.5225 0.0000 0.147 0.199 0.289 OSTRACODA 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.003 0.004 SOLEMYIDAE 29 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.014 0.045 0.065 GASTROPODA 29 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.014 0.021 0.030 THECOSOMATA 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.180 0.261 CEPHALOPODA 8 19 3.4234 0.0011 4.395 0.748 1.084 CHAETOGNATHA 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.063 0.043 0.062 SAGITTA SP 20 5 0.9009 0.0001 0.224 0.297 0.431 SAGITTA ELEGANS 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.105 0.135 0.196 UROCHORDATA 15 10 1.8018 0.0000 0.168 0.199 0.289 LARVACEA 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.049 0.180 0.261 THALIACEA 18 8 1.4414 0.0001 0.329 0.530 0.768 SALPIDAE 23 3 0.5405 0.0004 1.745 0.290 0.420 FISH Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 386 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=58, Stomach samples=555 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.1(0.1), min=5 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0257 (0.0024) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.016 0.024 FISH SCALES 35 1 0.1802 0.0000 0.007 0.030 0.044 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 23 3 0.5405 0.0002 0.778 0.296 0.429 FISH LARVAE 4 66 11.8919 0.0019 7.205 8.777 12.718 ANIMAL REMAINS 15 10 1.8018 0.0000 0.070 0.335 0.485 MACROALGAE 22 4 0.7207 0.0001 0.350 0.360 0.521 SAND 29 2 0.3604 0.0000 0.014 0.048 0.070 DIATOMS Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 387 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=27, Stomach samples=284 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.7(0.2), min=5 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0739 (0.0088) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 51 17.9577 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.010 0.012 HYDROZOA 20 3 1.0563 0.0000 0.014 0.129 0.157 ANTHOZOA 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.044 0.054 CESTODA 20 3 1.0563 0.0000 0.014 0.013 0.016 TREMATODA 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.002 0.002 NEMATODA 8 10 3.5211 0.0000 0.048 0.310 0.377 POLYCHAETA 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.059 0.072 OPHELIIDAE 15 6 2.1127 0.0000 0.029 0.041 0.049 PHYLLODOCIDAE 16 4 1.4085 0.0000 0.019 0.099 0.121 SPIONIDAE 30 1 0.3521 0.0001 0.072 0.176 0.215 TROCHOCHAETA SP 8 10 3.5211 0.0007 0.939 2.274 2.772 CRUSTACEA 16 4 1.4085 0.0000 0.033 0.254 0.309 GAMMARIDEA 12 8 2.8169 0.0052 7.061 2.027 2.470 GAMMARUS ANNULATUS 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.001 0.001 HAUSTORIIDAE 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.044 0.054 HYPERIIDAE 16 4 1.4085 0.0015 1.964 0.836 1.019 THEMISTO GAUDICHAUDII 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.052 0.027 0.033 OEDICEROTIDAE 25 2 0.7042 0.0004 0.577 0.082 0.100 MONOCULODES EDWARDSI 25 2 0.7042 0.0000 0.014 0.041 0.049 CUMACEA 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.052 0.006 0.008 DIASTYLIS SP 20 3 1.0563 0.0007 1.006 1.056 1.288 EUPHAUSIIDAE 20 3 1.0563 0.0007 1.006 0.416 0.507 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 12 8 2.8169 0.0001 0.143 0.481 0.587 CIRRIPEDIA 25 2 0.7042 0.0000 0.010 0.071 0.087 CIRRIPEDIA LARVAE 4 31 10.9155 0.0031 4.186 6.201 7.559 COPEPODA 1 119 41.9014 0.0186 25.198 35.415 43.167 CALANOIDA 7 27 9.5070 0.0044 5.974 6.263 7.633 CALANUS FINMARCHICUS 11 9 3.1690 0.0089 12.043 3.069 3.741 CENTROPAGES SP 8 10 3.5211 0.0000 0.048 0.212 0.259 OSTRACODA 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.070 0.086 GASTROPODA 5 29 10.2113 0.0078 10.523 4.654 5.673 CHAETOGNATHA 6 28 9.8592 0.0142 19.243 6.508 7.932 SAGITTA SP 20 3 1.0563 0.0027 3.624 0.428 0.521 SAGITTA ELEGANS 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.019 0.023 LARVACEA 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.010 0.352 0.429 OIKOPLEURA SP 14 7 2.4648 0.0008 1.068 0.579 0.706 FISH 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.005 0.352 0.429 FISH SCALES 16 4 1.4085 0.0000 0.052 0.057 0.070 FISH LARVAE Predator Species = AMMODYTES DUBIUS (NORTHERN SAND LANCE, SVSPP=181) 388 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=27, Stomach samples=284 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.7(0.2), min=5 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0739 (0.0088) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 25 2 0.7042 0.0000 0.024 0.009 0.011 AMMODYTES SP 30 1 0.3521 0.0000 0.014 0.005 0.006 PHOLIS GUNNELLUS 3 41 14.4366 0.0036 4.858 9.327 11.368 ANIMAL REMAINS 25 2 0.7042 0.0000 0.038 0.024 0.029 SAND Predator Species = LUMPENUS MACULATUS (DAUBED SHANNY, SVSPP=183) 389 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.7(0.7), min=11 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0107 (0.0019) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 3 100.0000 0.0017 15.625 15.232 15.232 POLYCHAETA 4 2 66.6667 0.0007 6.250 7.540 7.540 GAMMARIDEA 5 1 33.3333 0.0003 3.125 2.778 2.778 LEPTOCHEIRUS PLUMULOSUS 1 3 100.0000 0.0020 18.750 22.405 22.405 METOPELLA ANGUSTA 1 3 100.0000 0.0060 56.250 52.045 52.045 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ULVARIA SUBBIFURCATA (RADIATED SHANNY, SVSPP=184) 390 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.0(.), min=14 max=14 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = ULVARIA SUBBIFURCATA (RADIATED SHANNY, SVSPP=184) 391 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.0(.), min=12 max=12 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0400 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0400 100.000 100.000 100.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ULVARIA SUBBIFURCATA (RADIATED SHANNY, SVSPP=184) 392 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.0(.), min=13 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0640 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0640 100.000 100.000 100.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = OPHIDION MARGINATUM (STRIPED CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=188) 393 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.7(1.4), min=16 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0280 (0.0189) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 7 70.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 20.0000 0.0015 5.357 10.859 36.196 GAMMARIDEA 2 2 20.0000 0.0265 94.643 19.141 63.804 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA Predator Species = OPHIDION MARGINATUM (STRIPED CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=188) 394 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.0(.), min=22 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0490 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0490 100.000 100.000 100.000 GAMMARIDEA Predator Species = LYCENCHELYS VERRILLI (WOLF EELPOUT, SVSPP=190) 395 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.0(.), min=13 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = CRYPTACANTHODES MACULATUS (WRYMOUTH, SVSPP=191) 396 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.0(.), min=25 max=25 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6490 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.6490 100.000 100.000 100.000 PANDALIDAE Predator Species = ANARHICHAS LUPUS (ATLANTIC WOLFFISH, SVSPP=192) 397 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=83.6(22.2), min=4 max=137 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 31.0318 (12.7057) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 40.0000 0.0594 0.191 20.253 20.253 CRUSTACEA 3 1 20.0000 2.4658 7.946 19.228 19.228 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 3 1 20.0000 0.0990 0.319 0.772 0.772 MOLLUSCA SHELL 1 2 40.0000 18.7522 60.429 39.747 39.747 PECTINIDAE 3 1 20.0000 9.6554 31.115 20.000 20.000 GASTROPODA Predator Species = ANARHICHAS LUPUS (ATLANTIC WOLFFISH, SVSPP=192) 398 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=15, Stomach samples=28 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=46.8(5.2), min=5 max=96 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 12.5966 (3.9464) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 8 28.5714 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 16 1 3.5714 0.0008 0.006 0.002 0.003 HYDROZOA 9 2 7.1429 0.0163 0.129 0.146 0.204 POLYCHAETA 16 1 3.5714 0.0075 0.059 0.428 0.600 APHRODITA HASTATA 16 1 3.5714 0.0001 0.001 3.571 5.000 CRUSTACEA 16 1 3.5714 0.0019 0.015 0.111 0.155 AMPHIPODA 9 2 7.1429 0.0011 0.009 0.247 0.346 DECAPODA 9 2 7.1429 0.6776 5.379 6.767 9.474 CANCER IRRORATUS 16 1 3.5714 0.0916 0.728 3.571 5.000 SCLEROCRANGON BOREAS 6 3 10.7143 0.1845 1.465 0.766 1.073 PAGURUS SP 16 1 3.5714 0.0231 0.183 0.600 0.840 PAGURUS ARCUATUS 16 1 3.5714 0.7485 5.942 2.627 3.677 PANDALUS BOREALIS 16 1 3.5714 0.0003 0.002 0.015 0.021 ISOPODA 9 2 7.1429 0.3726 2.958 4.017 5.624 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 16 1 3.5714 0.0000 0.000 3.571 5.000 MOLLUSCA 2 7 25.0000 0.5951 4.724 2.821 3.950 MOLLUSCA SHELL 4 6 21.4286 0.8242 6.543 6.688 9.364 BIVALVIA 16 1 3.5714 0.0011 0.009 0.004 0.005 NUCULA DELPHINODONTA 16 1 3.5714 2.1518 17.083 3.571 5.000 PECTINIDAE 9 2 7.1429 1.9429 15.424 4.329 6.060 PLACOPECTEN MAGELLANICUS 2 7 25.0000 0.0945 0.750 1.613 2.258 GASTROPODA 5 5 17.8571 0.1144 0.908 6.651 9.311 ECHINODERMATA 16 1 3.5714 0.5779 4.588 0.949 1.328 ECHINOIDEA 16 1 3.5714 0.4312 3.423 3.184 4.457 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 6 3 10.7143 1.0077 8.000 7.575 10.604 OPHIUROIDEA 9 2 7.1429 2.6705 21.200 3.726 5.216 OPHIURA SARSI 6 3 10.7143 0.0163 0.129 3.623 5.073 ANIMAL REMAINS 16 1 3.5714 0.0010 0.008 0.003 0.005 PLANTS 9 2 7.1429 0.0420 0.334 0.251 0.352 ROCK Predator Species = ANARHICHAS LUPUS (ATLANTIC WOLFFISH, SVSPP=192) 399 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=7, Stomach samples=33 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.0(4.8), min=3 max=84 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.7605 (1.3739) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 7 21.2121 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 12 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 FORAMINIFERIDA 12 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 TREMATODA 5 3 9.0909 0.0137 0.496 4.481 5.688 CRUSTACEA 12 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 CRUSTACEA EGGS 12 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.001 3.030 3.846 HYPERIIDAE 2 8 24.2424 0.0018 0.066 21.212 26.923 PARATHEMISTO SP 12 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.001 0.253 0.321 DECAPODA LARVAE 8 2 6.0606 0.0154 0.558 0.305 0.387 DECAPODA CRAB 12 1 3.0303 0.4533 16.422 2.096 2.660 CANCER IRRORATUS 8 2 6.0606 0.0650 2.354 2.946 3.739 MAJIDAE 12 1 3.0303 0.0128 0.462 0.059 0.075 PAGURIDAE 12 1 3.0303 0.0251 0.909 0.068 0.087 PAGURUS PUBESCENS 12 1 3.0303 0.0102 0.369 0.028 0.035 PANDALIDAE 12 1 3.0303 0.0208 0.753 3.030 3.846 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 12 1 3.0303 0.0024 0.086 3.030 3.846 EUPHAUSIIDAE 5 3 9.0909 0.0001 0.004 2.778 3.526 CALANOIDA 12 1 3.0303 0.5945 21.536 3.030 3.846 MOLLUSCA 5 3 9.0909 0.2014 7.296 2.164 2.747 BIVALVIA 12 1 3.0303 0.0341 1.236 1.024 1.300 PECTINIDAE 1 9 27.2727 0.0668 2.419 14.395 18.270 GASTROPODA 4 5 15.1515 1.0094 36.565 11.180 14.190 STRONGYLOCENTROTUS DROEBACHIENSIS 12 1 3.0303 0.0175 0.634 0.526 0.667 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 12 1 3.0303 0.0301 1.089 0.902 1.145 OPHIURA SARSI 8 2 6.0606 0.0359 1.300 1.659 2.105 ANIMAL REMAINS 8 2 6.0606 0.1502 5.442 0.584 0.741 ROCK Predator Species = ANARHICHAS LUPUS (ATLANTIC WOLFFISH, SVSPP=192) 400 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=4.0(.), min=4 max=4 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0030 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 33.333 33.333 33.333 MYSIDACEA 1 1 100.0000 0.0020 66.667 66.667 66.667 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS (OCEAN POUT, SVSPP=193) 401 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=65, Stomach samples=170 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.3(1.3), min=14 max=94 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.9783 (0.9770) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 60 35.2941 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 18 8 4.7059 0.0015 0.031 1.645 2.542 NEMATODA 10 11 6.4706 0.0026 0.053 0.555 0.858 POLYCHAETA 41 1 0.5882 0.0002 0.004 0.081 0.125 EUNICIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0003 0.006 0.076 0.117 ONUPHIDAE 33 2 1.1765 0.0015 0.029 0.148 0.229 ONUPHIS EREMITA 10 11 6.4706 0.0099 0.199 0.833 1.287 TEREBELLIDA 41 1 0.5882 0.0003 0.007 0.029 0.045 SIPUNCULA 9 12 7.0588 0.0179 0.360 1.074 1.659 CRUSTACEA 7 13 7.6471 0.0537 1.078 2.911 4.499 AMPHIPODA 2 34 20.0000 0.0150 0.302 5.944 9.187 GAMMARIDEA 27 4 2.3529 0.0001 0.003 0.136 0.210 AMPELISCIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0008 0.015 0.201 0.311 AMPELISCA SP 33 2 1.1765 0.0017 0.035 0.171 0.264 AMPELISCA ABDITA 18 8 4.7059 0.0015 0.030 0.266 0.410 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 41 1 0.5882 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 UNCIOLA SP 6 17 10.0000 0.0227 0.456 3.091 4.777 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 20 7 4.1176 0.0005 0.010 0.232 0.358 CAPRELLIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0000 0.001 0.229 0.354 COROPHIIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0005 0.009 0.005 0.008 ERICTHONIUS SP 15 9 5.2941 0.0040 0.080 0.996 1.539 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 33 2 1.1765 0.0002 0.005 0.522 0.806 MELITA DENTATA 33 2 1.1765 0.0003 0.006 0.014 0.021 LYSIANASSIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 30 3 1.7647 0.0267 0.536 0.821 1.269 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 22 5 2.9412 0.0109 0.220 0.754 1.165 DECAPODA CRAB 22 5 2.9412 0.0117 0.235 0.829 1.281 CANCRIDAE 22 5 2.9412 0.0547 1.099 1.097 1.695 CANCER IRRORATUS 41 1 0.5882 0.0009 0.017 0.059 0.092 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 27 4 2.3529 0.0028 0.057 0.062 0.096 EUALUS PUSIOLUS 21 6 3.5294 0.0415 0.833 0.851 1.315 HYAS COARCTATUS 41 1 0.5882 0.0015 0.029 0.015 0.024 PAGURIDAE 33 2 1.1765 0.0247 0.496 0.192 0.296 PAGURUS SP 33 2 1.1765 0.0014 0.028 0.109 0.168 PANDALIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0189 0.379 0.202 0.312 PARTHENOPIDAE 30 3 1.7647 0.0007 0.014 0.065 0.101 ANTHURIDAE 41 1 0.5882 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 CHIRIDOTEA SP 41 1 0.5882 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CUMACEA 22 5 2.9412 0.0378 0.760 0.869 1.343 MOLLUSCA SHELL Predator Species = MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS (OCEAN POUT, SVSPP=193) 402 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=65, Stomach samples=170 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=53.3(1.3), min=14 max=94 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 4.9783 (0.9770) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 30 3 1.7647 0.0013 0.026 0.512 0.791 BIVALVIA 33 2 1.1765 0.0058 0.117 0.069 0.106 PECTINIDAE 15 9 5.2941 0.3702 7.436 3.190 4.929 PLACOPECTEN MAGELLANICUS 41 1 0.5882 0.0082 0.165 0.465 0.719 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 27 4 2.3529 0.0025 0.050 0.674 1.042 GASTROPODA 13 10 5.8824 0.2073 4.164 3.667 5.668 ECHINODERMATA 4 19 11.1765 1.6790 33.727 8.260 12.765 ECHINOIDEA 7 13 7.6471 1.7672 35.499 6.605 10.208 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 15 9 5.2941 0.0153 0.306 1.180 1.823 OPHIUROIDEA 41 1 0.5882 0.1465 2.943 0.570 0.881 EURYALE SP 41 1 0.5882 0.0002 0.004 0.006 0.009 AMPHIOPLUS ABDITA 13 10 5.8824 0.1812 3.639 2.717 4.200 OPHIOPHOLIS ACULEATA 41 1 0.5882 0.0004 0.008 0.004 0.006 OPHIURA SP 22 5 2.9412 0.0039 0.078 0.583 0.900 OPHIURA SARSI 41 1 0.5882 0.0001 0.002 0.000 0.001 BRYOZOA 3 29 17.0588 0.0866 1.739 6.692 10.342 ANIMAL REMAINS 33 2 1.1765 0.0120 0.241 0.497 0.768 ANIMAL EGGS 10 11 6.4706 0.0219 0.440 0.526 0.813 ROCK 5 18 10.5882 0.0992 1.992 3.406 5.264 SAND Predator Species = MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS (OCEAN POUT, SVSPP=193) 403 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=6, Stomach samples=17 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=37.7(4.8), min=14 max=70 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.7609 (1.0735) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 8 47.0588 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 3 17.6471 0.0145 0.822 10.559 19.944 POLYCHAETA 9 1 5.8824 0.0456 2.592 5.882 11.111 CIRRATULIDAE 4 2 11.7647 0.0018 0.104 1.749 3.303 AMPHARETIDAE 4 2 11.7647 0.0002 0.010 1.352 2.555 GAMMARIDEA 9 1 5.8824 0.0010 0.057 0.016 0.030 EDOTEA TRILOBA 4 2 11.7647 0.0309 1.757 0.547 1.032 BIVALVIA 9 1 5.8824 0.0012 0.067 0.019 0.035 NUCULANA SP 4 2 11.7647 0.0076 0.434 0.148 0.280 NUCULA PROXIMA 9 1 5.8824 0.0069 0.391 5.294 10.000 PECTINIDAE 9 1 5.8824 0.0018 0.104 0.029 0.055 GASTROPODA 4 2 11.7647 0.6136 34.844 10.717 20.244 OPHIUROIDEA 9 1 5.8824 1.0181 57.817 5.882 11.111 OPHIURA SARSI 9 1 5.8824 0.0003 0.017 0.005 0.009 FISH SCALES 2 4 23.5294 0.0170 0.965 10.736 20.279 ANIMAL REMAINS 9 1 5.8824 0.0004 0.020 0.006 0.011 PLANTS Predator Species = MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS (OCEAN POUT, SVSPP=193) 404 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=21, Stomach samples=75 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=41.4(1.4), min=16 max=64 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.8713 (0.8596) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 32 42.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 14 1 1.3333 0.0004 0.010 1.333 2.326 NEMERTEA 14 1 1.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 ACANTHOCEPHALA 11 2 2.6667 0.0033 0.086 2.667 4.651 NEMATODA 8 4 5.3333 0.0059 0.153 0.213 0.371 TEREBELLIDA 11 2 2.6667 0.0012 0.031 0.091 0.159 CRUSTACEA 5 9 12.0000 0.0196 0.506 1.703 2.971 GAMMARIDEA 14 1 1.3333 0.0001 0.003 0.014 0.025 AORIDAE 14 1 1.3333 0.0016 0.041 0.505 0.881 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 9 3 4.0000 0.0021 0.054 1.698 2.962 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 14 1 1.3333 0.0004 0.009 0.043 0.075 CAPRELLIDAE 14 1 1.3333 0.0013 0.032 0.020 0.034 COROPHIIDAE 4 10 13.3333 0.1865 4.817 3.402 5.934 DECAPODA CRAB 14 1 1.3333 0.0005 0.013 0.006 0.010 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 5 6.6667 0.0557 1.440 3.158 5.508 CANCRIDAE 14 1 1.3333 0.0380 0.982 1.333 2.326 CANCER BOREALIS 14 1 1.3333 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.015 CUMACEA 11 2 2.6667 0.0047 0.122 0.089 0.155 BIVALVIA 14 1 1.3333 0.0001 0.002 0.014 0.024 GASTROPODA 3 11 14.6667 0.7708 19.911 12.847 22.408 ECHINOIDEA 2 19 25.3333 2.7038 69.841 24.289 42.364 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 14 1 1.3333 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.010 OPHIUROIDEA 6 5 6.6667 0.0743 1.920 2.933 5.116 ANIMAL REMAINS 9 3 4.0000 0.0010 0.027 0.960 1.674 SAND Predator Species = MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS (OCEAN POUT, SVSPP=193) 405 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=37, Stomach samples=166 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=44.2(1.1), min=13 max=75 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8987 (0.5005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 52 31.3253 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 HYDROZOA 21 5 3.0120 0.0003 0.009 0.945 1.375 NEMATODA 14 10 6.0241 0.0019 0.064 0.336 0.489 POLYCHAETA 28 3 1.8072 0.0001 0.005 0.296 0.430 MALDANIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0012 0.041 0.310 0.451 FLABELLIGERIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.014 PHERUSA SP 17 6 3.6145 0.1155 3.985 2.113 3.077 APHRODITIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0022 0.077 0.373 0.543 NEPHTYIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 NEPHTYS SP 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SPIONIDAE 32 2 1.2048 0.0001 0.002 0.023 0.034 STERNASPIS SCUTATA 7 20 12.0482 0.0276 0.951 3.497 5.092 TEREBELLIDA 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.003 0.012 0.017 SIPUNCULA 21 5 3.0120 0.0014 0.048 0.317 0.462 CRUSTACEA 9 17 10.2410 0.0334 1.152 3.531 5.142 AMPHIPODA 2 38 22.8916 0.0275 0.948 3.484 5.073 GAMMARIDEA 12 13 7.8313 0.0017 0.059 0.743 1.083 AMPELISCIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.031 0.045 AMPELISCA SP 7 20 12.0482 0.0150 0.517 2.144 3.122 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.602 0.877 BYBLIS SERRATA 21 5 3.0120 0.0002 0.006 0.163 0.238 AORIDAE 5 27 16.2651 0.0733 2.530 4.958 7.219 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.002 0.035 0.052 UNCIOLA SP 2 38 22.8916 0.0748 2.581 4.041 5.884 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.004 0.031 0.045 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 38 1 0.6024 0.0004 0.015 0.297 0.432 COROPHIIDAE 28 3 1.8072 0.0000 0.001 0.024 0.034 ERICTHONIUS SP 28 3 1.8072 0.0001 0.004 0.122 0.177 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HAUSTORIIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.002 0.001 0.001 LYSIANASSIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.007 0.010 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 26 4 2.4096 0.0023 0.081 0.093 0.136 DECAPODA CRAB 38 1 0.6024 0.0128 0.443 0.220 0.320 AXIUS SERRATUS 21 5 3.0120 0.0016 0.054 0.866 1.260 CANCRIDAE 17 6 3.6145 0.0261 0.900 2.313 3.368 CANCER BOREALIS 38 1 0.6024 0.0027 0.092 0.216 0.314 CANCER IRRORATUS 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.002 0.012 0.018 CRANGONIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.044 0.064 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA Predator Species = MACROZOARCES AMERICANUS (OCEAN POUT, SVSPP=193) 406 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=37, Stomach samples=166 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=44.2(1.1), min=13 max=75 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.8987 (0.5005) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 38 1 0.6024 0.0049 0.168 0.083 0.121 PAGURIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0145 0.500 0.160 0.232 PAGURUS SP 32 2 1.2048 0.0097 0.336 0.817 1.190 PAGURUS ACADIANUS 38 1 0.6024 0.0009 0.031 0.602 0.877 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 ISOPODA 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.004 0.001 0.001 CIROLANIDAE 21 5 3.0120 0.0015 0.052 0.681 0.992 EDOTEA TRILOBA 10 15 9.0361 0.0002 0.008 0.365 0.531 CUMACEA 28 3 1.8072 0.0001 0.005 0.051 0.074 DIASTYLIS QUADRISPINOSA 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.001 EUDORELLA TRUNCATULA 17 6 3.6145 0.0116 0.400 0.778 1.133 MOLLUSCA 17 6 3.6145 0.0039 0.134 0.260 0.379 MOLLUSCA SHELL 11 14 8.4337 0.0080 0.277 0.711 1.036 BIVALVIA 32 2 1.2048 0.0084 0.288 0.660 0.961 YOLDIELLA IRIS 38 1 0.6024 0.0012 0.042 0.063 0.091 YOLDIA SP 32 2 1.2048 0.0004 0.013 0.619 0.902 NUCULA SP 15 9 5.4217 0.0079 0.272 1.225 1.783 NUCULA PROXIMA 32 2 1.2048 0.0005 0.017 0.051 0.075 ASTARTE SP 26 4 2.4096 0.0055 0.191 0.195 0.284 CERASTODERMA PINNULATUM 38 1 0.6024 0.0010 0.033 0.011 0.015 CYCLOCARDIA BOREALIS 32 2 1.2048 0.0082 0.284 0.541 0.788 GASTROPODA 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.002 NATICIDAE 38 1 0.6024 0.0061 0.209 0.328 0.478 ECHINODERMATA 16 7 4.2169 0.1087 3.751 3.100 4.513 ECHINOIDEA 4 33 19.8795 2.2447 77.439 18.020 26.240 ECHINARACHNIUS PARMA 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.004 0.005 OPHIUROIDEA 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.004 0.002 0.003 ASCIDIACEA 38 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.002 0.015 0.021 FISH 38 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 FISH SCALES 6 26 15.6627 0.0166 0.572 5.310 7.733 ANIMAL REMAINS 38 1 0.6024 0.0002 0.008 0.070 0.103 ROCK 13 12 7.2289 0.0108 0.372 1.734 2.525 SAND Predator Species = LEPOPHIDIUM PROFUNDORUM (FAWN CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=194) 407 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=22 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=25.6(0.2), min=24 max=27 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0357 (0.0122) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 11 50.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 4 4 18.1818 0.0012 3.308 8.310 16.621 NEMATODA 4 4 18.1818 0.0014 3.944 2.044 4.088 POLYCHAETA 10 1 4.5455 0.0050 13.868 2.847 5.695 EUNICIDAE 10 1 4.5455 0.0011 3.053 0.763 1.526 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 10 1 4.5455 0.0041 11.450 2.841 5.682 NEPHTYS INCISA 10 1 4.5455 0.0007 1.908 0.392 0.784 CRUSTACEA 10 1 4.5455 0.0000 0.127 0.032 0.064 AMPHIPODA 7 2 9.0909 0.0018 5.089 1.269 2.538 AMPELISCIDAE 6 3 13.6364 0.0046 12.850 5.790 11.579 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 10 1 4.5455 0.0004 1.145 0.909 1.818 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 2 7 31.8182 0.0043 11.959 5.402 10.805 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 7 2 9.0909 0.0005 1.399 0.556 1.111 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 10 1 4.5455 0.0034 9.415 2.352 4.704 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 10 1 4.5455 0.0005 1.272 2.525 5.051 MUNIDA IRIS 10 1 4.5455 0.0016 4.580 1.299 2.597 PAGURUS SP 10 1 4.5455 0.0024 6.616 3.426 6.851 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 7 2 9.0909 0.0014 3.944 4.356 8.712 CIROLANIDAE 10 1 4.5455 0.0000 0.127 0.505 1.010 CUMACEA 3 6 27.2727 0.0014 3.944 4.383 8.765 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LEPOPHIDIUM PROFUNDORUM (FAWN CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=194) 408 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=52 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.6(0.4), min=14 max=27 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0297 (0.0058) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 8 15.3846 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.321 0.379 TREMATODA 4 7 13.4615 0.0005 1.616 3.708 4.383 POLYCHAETA 8 3 5.7692 0.0003 1.099 0.747 0.883 MALDANIDAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0009 3.167 0.474 0.560 LUMBRINERIDAE 17 2 3.8462 0.0004 1.422 0.831 0.982 LUMBRINERIS FRAGILIS 5 4 7.6923 0.0020 6.787 2.466 2.914 NINOE NIGRIPES 20 1 1.9231 0.0005 1.681 1.250 1.477 ONUPHIDAE 8 3 5.7692 0.0027 8.985 3.319 3.923 NOTHRIA CONCHYLEGA 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.087 0.103 SCOLOPLOS SP 8 3 5.7692 0.0020 6.658 5.035 5.951 HESIONIDAE 8 3 5.7692 0.0030 10.019 3.842 4.541 NEPHTYIDAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.214 0.253 AGLAOPHAMUS SP 20 1 1.9231 0.0003 0.905 1.171 1.383 AGLAOPHAMUS CIRCINATA 8 3 5.7692 0.0001 0.452 0.832 0.983 NEPHTYS SP 8 3 5.7692 0.0001 0.452 2.618 3.093 SYLLIDES SP 8 3 5.7692 0.0001 0.452 2.377 2.809 AMPHIPODA 20 1 1.9231 0.0002 0.517 0.669 0.791 ACANTHONOTOZOMA SP 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 0.275 0.325 AMPELISCIDAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.194 0.071 0.084 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 5 4 7.6923 0.0005 1.616 3.025 3.575 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 8 3 5.7692 0.0001 0.194 0.465 0.550 UNCIOLA SP 1 20 38.4615 0.0073 24.628 21.240 25.102 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 20 1 1.9231 0.0004 1.293 0.754 0.891 ERICTHONIUS SP 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.014 0.016 ERICTHONIUS RUBRICORNIS 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 0.128 0.152 MELITA DENTATA 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 1.923 2.273 HYPERIIDAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 0.065 0.077 ISCHYROCERUS ANGUIPES 17 2 3.8462 0.0000 0.129 0.239 0.282 PHOXOCEPHALIDAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 0.099 0.117 HARPINIA PROPINQUA 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 0.214 0.253 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.048 0.057 PLEUSTIDAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.194 0.029 0.034 DECAPODA LARVAE 20 1 1.9231 0.0003 0.840 0.309 0.365 MUNIDA SP 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.080 0.095 ISOPODA 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 1.923 2.273 PTILANTHURA TENUIS 17 2 3.8462 0.0000 0.129 0.159 0.187 CUMACEA 20 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.259 0.855 1.010 DIASTYLIS SP 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.065 0.240 0.284 MYSIDACEA Predator Species = LEPOPHIDIUM PROFUNDORUM (FAWN CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=194) 409 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=52 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.6(0.4), min=14 max=27 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0297 (0.0058) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 20 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.129 0.175 0.207 COPEPODA 20 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.452 0.264 0.312 BIVALVIA 8 3 5.7692 0.0003 0.840 0.271 0.320 YOLDIA SP 20 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.388 0.607 0.718 ECHINODERMATA 20 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.388 0.824 0.974 ECHINOIDEA 2 12 23.0769 0.0037 12.346 14.592 17.245 OPHIUROIDEA 20 1 1.9231 0.0019 6.529 1.923 2.273 BROSME BROSME 5 4 7.6923 0.0012 3.943 3.845 4.545 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LEPOPHIDIUM PROFUNDORUM (FAWN CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=194) 410 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=71 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.3(0.5), min=15 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0297 (0.0054) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 25 35.2113 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 3 4.2254 0.0011 3.846 1.806 2.787 NEMATODA 4 7 9.8592 0.0006 1.994 2.378 3.670 POLYCHAETA 23 1 1.4085 0.0009 3.039 1.288 1.988 LUMBRINERIS TENUIS 23 1 1.4085 0.0028 9.402 1.367 2.110 AGLAOPHAMUS SP 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.027 0.042 NEPHTYS SP 14 2 2.8169 0.0001 0.237 0.174 0.269 POLYNOIDAE 14 2 2.8169 0.0001 0.237 0.553 0.854 CIRRATULIDAE 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.095 0.939 1.449 AMPHARETE ARCTICA 4 7 9.8592 0.0004 1.330 1.009 1.557 CRUSTACEA 14 2 2.8169 0.0002 0.522 0.123 0.190 AMPHIPODA 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.141 0.217 GAMMARIDEA 14 2 2.8169 0.0000 0.142 0.044 0.067 AMPELISCA SP 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.033 0.051 AMPELISCA AGASSIZI 23 1 1.4085 0.0001 0.285 0.041 0.064 BYBLIS SERRATA 3 8 11.2676 0.0017 5.698 3.406 5.257 LEPTOCHEIRUS PINGUIS 23 1 1.4085 0.0001 0.285 0.151 0.233 UNCIOLA INERMIS 7 6 8.4507 0.0008 2.564 2.604 4.020 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 23 1 1.4085 0.0002 0.665 0.481 0.742 CAPRELLIDAE 11 3 4.2254 0.0007 2.422 1.038 1.602 CASCO BIGELOWI 23 1 1.4085 0.0001 0.237 0.440 0.679 MELITA DENTATA 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.064 0.099 PONTOGENEIA INERMIS 8 4 5.6338 0.0004 1.235 2.067 3.191 DECAPODA 23 1 1.4085 0.0001 0.380 1.127 1.739 DECAPODA SHRIMP 8 4 5.6338 0.0007 2.374 1.088 1.680 CANCRIDAE 23 1 1.4085 0.0001 0.332 0.616 0.951 CANCER IRRORATUS 23 1 1.4085 0.0005 1.662 1.408 2.174 CRANGONIDAE 2 12 16.9014 0.0031 10.399 9.605 14.825 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 23 1 1.4085 0.0009 2.896 1.408 2.174 PONTOPHILUS BREVIROSTRIS 23 1 1.4085 0.0019 6.363 1.388 2.142 PONTOPHILUS NORVEGICUS 14 2 2.8169 0.0009 2.944 2.719 4.196 MUNIDA SP 14 2 2.8169 0.0007 2.422 2.817 4.348 MUNIDA IRIS 23 1 1.4085 0.0010 3.514 1.408 2.174 CARIDION GORDONI 23 1 1.4085 0.0002 0.617 1.221 1.884 HYAS SP 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 1.408 2.174 PAGURIDAE 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.017 0.026 PAGURUS LONGICARPUS 14 2 2.8169 0.0000 0.142 0.302 0.466 MYSIDACEA 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.020 0.031 ERYTHROPS ERYTHROPHTHALMA 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.094 0.145 CENTROPAGES SP Predator Species = LEPOPHIDIUM PROFUNDORUM (FAWN CUSK-EEL, SVSPP=194) 411 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=71 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=21.3(0.5), min=15 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0297 (0.0054) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.142 1.056 1.630 BIVALVIA 23 1 1.4085 0.0007 2.517 0.957 1.477 ECHINOIDEA 4 7 9.8592 0.0014 4.653 7.338 11.326 OPHIUROIDEA 23 1 1.4085 0.0001 0.475 1.408 2.174 AMPHIPHOLIS SP 14 2 2.8169 0.0014 4.606 2.420 3.736 AXIOGNATHUS SQUAMATUS 14 2 2.8169 0.0016 5.413 1.110 1.714 FISH 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.021 0.032 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 11 3 4.2254 0.0039 13.010 2.565 3.959 PLEURONECTIFORMES 8 4 5.6338 0.0001 0.427 1.070 1.652 ANIMAL REMAINS 23 1 1.4085 0.0000 0.047 0.021 0.032 SAND Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 412 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=60, Stomach samples=78 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=68.9(2.4), min=7 max=102 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 104.8087 (30.1918) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 45 57.6923 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 7 1 1.2821 0.0026 0.002 0.001 0.002 ACANTHOCEPHALA 7 1 1.2821 0.0002 0.000 0.000 0.000 LYSIANASSIDAE 7 1 1.2821 0.0031 0.003 0.001 0.003 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 8 10.2564 8.5910 8.197 4.708 11.128 CEPHALOPODA 7 1 1.2821 5.1928 4.955 1.282 3.030 LOLIGO SP 4 5 6.4103 21.0912 20.124 6.335 14.975 ILLEX SP 7 1 1.2821 0.0002 0.000 1.282 3.030 SAGITTA SP 2 18 23.0769 25.1975 24.041 17.312 40.919 FISH 7 1 1.2821 25.2821 24.122 1.282 3.030 RAJA SP 7 1 1.2821 2.4808 2.367 0.627 1.483 RAJA RADIATA 5 3 3.8462 7.7337 7.379 2.964 7.007 GADIDAE 7 1 1.2821 1.5131 1.444 1.278 3.020 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 7 1 1.2821 1.5271 1.457 1.282 3.030 POLLACHIUS VIRENS 7 1 1.2821 0.2217 0.212 1.282 3.030 AMMODYTES SP 6 2 2.5641 5.9615 5.688 1.937 4.578 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 7 1 1.2821 0.0101 0.010 0.734 1.734 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 413 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=162, Stomach samples=276 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=63.8(1.5), min=13 max=116 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 72.7337 (11.5112) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 140 50.7246 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 22 1 0.3623 0.1513 0.208 0.081 0.165 PORIFERA 22 1 0.3623 0.2699 0.371 0.362 0.735 BOLOCERA TUEDIAE 22 1 0.3623 0.6467 0.889 0.359 0.729 CERIANTHIDAE 10 4 1.4493 0.0001 0.000 0.554 1.124 TREMATODA 4 8 2.8986 0.0005 0.001 0.758 1.538 NEMATODA 22 1 0.3623 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 POLYCHAETA 22 1 0.3623 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 SYLLIS SP 14 2 0.7246 0.0016 0.002 0.365 0.741 CRUSTACEA 14 2 0.7246 0.0006 0.001 0.007 0.014 DECAPODA 14 2 0.7246 0.0087 0.012 0.725 1.471 DECAPODA SHRIMP 22 1 0.3623 0.0141 0.019 0.003 0.006 CANCER BOREALIS 7 5 1.8116 0.0246 0.034 0.498 1.011 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 22 1 0.3623 0.0150 0.021 0.362 0.735 PANDALUS BOREALIS 14 2 0.7246 0.0219 0.030 0.502 1.020 PANDALUS PROPINQUUS 22 1 0.3623 0.0033 0.005 0.002 0.004 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 3 13 4.7101 3.7628 5.173 3.416 6.932 CEPHALOPODA 22 1 0.3623 0.7018 0.965 0.180 0.366 LOLIGO SP 4 8 2.8986 6.8125 9.366 1.732 3.515 ILLEX SP 22 1 0.3623 0.0001 0.000 0.000 0.000 CHAETOGNATHA 22 1 0.3623 0.0108 0.015 0.004 0.009 CTENODISCUS CRISPATUS 22 1 0.3623 0.0044 0.006 0.362 0.735 OPHIUROIDEA 22 1 0.3623 0.0201 0.028 0.008 0.016 UROCHORDATA 2 80 28.9855 35.0876 48.241 26.386 53.547 FISH 22 1 0.3623 0.0020 0.003 0.001 0.002 FISH SCALES 22 1 0.3623 1.6611 2.284 0.362 0.735 RAJA SP 22 1 0.3623 0.8768 1.206 0.362 0.735 OSTEICHTHYES 14 2 0.7246 5.0981 7.009 0.362 0.734 CLUPEIDAE 14 2 0.7246 1.5018 2.065 0.725 1.471 ALOSA PSEUDOHARENGUS 7 5 1.8116 3.0261 4.161 1.471 2.985 GADIDAE 10 4 1.4493 0.7515 1.033 1.126 2.286 ENCHELYOPUS CIMBRIUS 6 6 2.1739 2.8204 3.878 1.743 3.537 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 22 1 0.3623 0.1005 0.138 0.362 0.735 UROPHYCIS SP 14 2 0.7246 3.7971 5.221 0.725 1.471 UROPHYCIS CHUSS 22 1 0.3623 0.7826 1.076 0.362 0.735 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 22 1 0.3623 0.0952 0.131 0.362 0.735 LUMPENUS LUMPRETAEFORMIS 14 2 0.7246 0.6192 0.851 0.725 1.471 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 22 1 0.3623 0.2689 0.370 0.362 0.735 PARALICHTHYS OBLONGUS 13 3 1.0870 1.8079 2.486 0.666 1.351 HIPPOGLOSSOIDES PLATESSOIDES Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 414 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=162, Stomach samples=276 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=63.8(1.5), min=13 max=116 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 72.7337 (11.5112) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 22 1 0.3623 0.0213 0.029 0.362 0.734 HIPPOGLOSSUS HIPPOGLOSSUS 22 1 0.3623 0.4456 0.613 0.362 0.735 PLEURONECTES FERRUGINEUS 22 1 0.3623 1.0111 1.390 0.177 0.358 PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS 7 5 1.8116 0.0698 0.096 0.917 1.861 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 4 1.4493 0.4181 0.575 1.073 2.178 ROCK Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 415 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=57, Stomach samples=107 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=47.7(2.2), min=7 max=101 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 11.9089 (3.1692) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 63 58.8785 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 1 0.9346 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMERTEA 11 1 0.9346 0.0003 0.003 0.183 0.444 DECAPODA 11 1 0.9346 0.0005 0.004 0.451 1.097 CRANGONIDAE 6 3 2.8037 0.0035 0.029 2.343 5.697 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 7 2 1.8692 0.0056 0.047 1.869 4.545 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 7 2 1.8692 0.0005 0.004 0.295 0.718 MYSIDACEA 4 4 3.7383 0.2473 2.076 2.806 6.823 CEPHALOPODA 11 1 0.9346 0.0011 0.009 0.935 2.273 CEPHALOPODA BEAKS 11 1 0.9346 0.2270 1.906 0.935 2.273 ILLEX SP 11 1 0.9346 1.7266 14.499 0.933 2.268 ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS 2 20 18.6916 6.2528 52.505 15.885 38.629 FISH 11 1 0.9346 0.0000 0.000 0.935 2.273 FISH SCALES 11 1 0.9346 0.1336 1.122 0.935 2.273 SQUALUS ACANTHIAS 7 2 1.8692 0.2369 1.989 1.869 4.545 OSTEICHTHYES 11 1 0.9346 0.5049 4.240 0.935 2.273 GADIDAE 7 2 1.8692 1.2234 10.273 1.869 4.545 UROPHYCIS CHESTERI 11 1 0.9346 0.3984 3.345 0.935 2.273 MACROURIDAE 4 4 3.7383 0.4076 3.423 3.379 8.218 AMMODYTES SP 11 1 0.9346 0.1058 0.888 0.495 1.203 CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS 3 5 4.6729 0.4328 3.634 2.353 5.723 ANIMAL REMAINS 11 1 0.9346 0.0002 0.002 0.784 1.906 SAND Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 416 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=29, Stomach samples=42 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=64.0(4.2), min=16 max=106 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 99.2350 (42.5268) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 17 40.4762 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 1 2.3810 0.0008 0.001 0.008 0.014 NEMATODA 6 1 2.3810 0.0398 0.040 2.381 4.000 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 1 2.3810 0.0054 0.005 0.086 0.145 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 6 1 2.3810 0.0044 0.004 0.024 0.040 BIVALVIA 3 5 11.9048 3.8832 3.913 11.905 20.000 CEPHALOPODA 2 12 28.5714 15.3078 15.426 22.375 37.590 FISH 6 1 2.3810 5.8452 5.890 1.143 1.920 RAJA SP 6 1 2.3810 0.1297 0.131 2.075 3.486 OSTEICHTHYES 4 2 4.7619 37.1693 37.456 4.027 6.765 GADIDAE 6 1 2.3810 6.5882 6.639 2.381 4.000 MELANOGRAMMUS AEGLEFINUS 6 1 2.3810 0.0470 0.047 2.381 4.000 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 6 1 2.3810 20.7095 20.869 2.381 4.000 LOPHIIDAE 6 1 2.3810 6.3293 6.378 1.238 2.080 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 6 1 2.3810 2.5560 2.576 2.381 4.000 PLEURONECTIFORMES 4 2 4.7619 0.6194 0.624 4.738 7.960 PLEURONECTES AMERICANUS Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 417 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=61.0(.), min=61 max=61 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 418 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=122, Stomach samples=241 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=54.8(1.5), min=8 max=124 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 39.8703 (6.5793) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 131 54.3568 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 12 2 0.8299 0.0004 0.001 0.438 0.960 TREMATODA 4 8 3.3195 0.0049 0.012 0.030 0.066 NEMATODA 20 1 0.4149 0.0002 0.000 0.253 0.553 AMPHIPODA 20 1 0.4149 0.0029 0.007 0.415 0.909 DECAPODA 20 1 0.4149 0.0000 0.000 0.048 0.105 CRANGONIDAE 20 1 0.4149 0.0117 0.029 0.415 0.909 PANDALIDAE 9 3 1.2448 0.0041 0.010 0.839 1.838 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 20 1 0.4149 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 3 14 5.8091 4.4468 11.153 5.631 12.338 CEPHALOPODA 20 1 0.4149 0.1463 0.367 0.415 0.909 LOLIGO SP 9 3 1.2448 1.1306 2.836 0.882 1.931 ILLEX SP 20 1 0.4149 2.3859 5.984 0.415 0.909 SEPIOLIDAE 20 1 0.4149 0.0025 0.006 0.001 0.002 ASTEROIDEA 20 1 0.4149 0.1923 0.482 0.372 0.816 ASTROPECTEN SP 20 1 0.4149 0.0032 0.008 0.415 0.909 ECHINOIDEA 2 53 21.9917 10.4251 26.148 19.548 42.828 FISH 12 2 0.8299 0.0000 0.000 0.417 0.914 FISH SCALES 20 1 0.4149 0.0255 0.064 0.397 0.870 CHONDRICHTHYES EGGS 7 4 1.6598 4.5202 11.337 1.660 3.636 RAJIFORMES 12 2 0.8299 0.7723 1.937 0.453 0.993 RAJA SP 20 1 0.4149 0.1522 0.382 0.415 0.909 SQUALUS ACANTHIAS 12 2 0.8299 0.6655 1.669 0.512 1.122 CLUPEIDAE 20 1 0.4149 0.6860 1.721 0.108 0.237 CLUPEA HARENGUS 20 1 0.4149 0.0046 0.012 0.415 0.909 GADIDAE 5 7 2.9046 6.6297 16.628 2.777 6.084 MERLUCCIUS BILINEARIS 12 2 0.8299 0.4235 1.062 0.543 1.189 UROPHYCIS CHUSS 20 1 0.4149 0.0150 0.038 0.415 0.909 UROPHYCIS TENUIS 20 1 0.4149 0.0771 0.193 0.282 0.618 CAELORINCHUS CAELORHINCUS 12 2 0.8299 0.2620 0.657 0.712 1.560 AMMODYTES SP 20 1 0.4149 0.6576 1.649 0.415 0.909 LOPHOLATILUS CHAMAELEONTICEPS 20 1 0.4149 0.2601 0.652 0.041 0.090 HEMITRIPTERUS AMERICANUS 20 1 0.4149 0.5316 1.333 0.381 0.835 MYOXOCEPHALUS OCTODECEMSPINOSUS 20 1 0.4149 0.0111 0.028 0.414 0.907 SEBASTES FASCIATUS 7 4 1.6598 1.1293 2.832 1.478 3.239 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS 12 2 0.8299 1.5862 3.978 0.566 1.240 TRIGLIDAE 20 1 0.4149 0.8880 2.227 0.318 0.696 PLEURONECTIFORMES 12 2 0.8299 0.0751 0.188 0.763 1.672 BOTHIDAE 20 1 0.4149 0.8444 2.118 0.133 0.292 ETROPUS MICROSTOMUS Predator Species = LOPHIUS AMERICANUS (GOOSEFISH, SVSPP=197) 419 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=122, Stomach samples=241 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=54.8(1.5), min=8 max=124 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 39.8703 (6.5793) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 20 1 0.4149 0.5922 1.485 0.094 0.205 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 20 1 0.4149 0.2233 0.560 0.415 0.909 GLYPTOCEPHALUS CYNOGLOSSUS 6 5 2.0747 0.0258 0.065 0.666 1.458 ANIMAL REMAINS 20 1 0.4149 0.0072 0.018 0.025 0.054 ROCK 9 3 1.2448 0.0478 0.120 0.711 1.559 SAND Predator Species = CHILOMYCTERUS SCHOEPFI (STRIPED BURRFISH, SVSPP=198) 420 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=15.0(.), min=15 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = MONACANTHUS HISPIDUS (PLANEHEAD FILEFISH, SVSPP=201) 421 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=6.7(0.4), min=6 max=9 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0017 (0.0012) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 57.1429 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 2 28.5714 0.0014 83.333 28.571 66.667 CEPHALOPODA 3 1 14.2857 0.0003 16.667 14.286 33.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = BALISTES CAPRISCUS (GRAY TRIGGERFISH, SVSPP=202) 422 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=33.5(23.5), min=10 max=57 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (0.0000) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SERIOLA DUMERILI (GREATER AMBERJACK, SVSPP=203) 423 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=99.0(1.0), min=98 max=100 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 83.2700 (1.0780) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 83.2700 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = SERIOLA ZONATA (BANDED RUDDERFISH, SVSPP=204) 424 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.5(0.5), min=18 max=19 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.8145 (0.3765) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 1 50.0000 0.1130 2.962 3.287 3.287 DECAPODA SHRIMP 1 2 100.0000 3.7015 97.038 96.713 96.713 FISH Predator Species = SCOMBERESOX SAURUS (ATLANTIC SAURY, SVSPP=205) 425 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=32.0(.), min=32 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SELAR CRUMENOPHTHALMUS (BIGEYE SCAD, SVSPP=209) 426 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.6(0.2), min=13 max=14 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0175 (0.0037) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.571 0.714 0.714 NEMATODA 2 3 30.0000 0.0007 4.000 2.086 2.086 CRUSTACEA 5 1 10.0000 0.0018 10.286 4.390 4.390 DECAPODA CRAB 5 1 10.0000 0.0020 11.429 5.556 5.556 FISH 2 3 30.0000 0.0005 2.857 3.693 3.693 FISH SCALES 1 10 100.0000 0.0122 69.714 82.408 82.408 ANIMAL REMAINS 4 2 20.0000 0.0002 1.143 1.153 1.153 SAND Predator Species = DECAPTERUS PUNCTATUS (ROUND SCAD, SVSPP=211) 427 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.6(0.4), min=14 max=16 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0070 (0.0039) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 2 40.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 20.0000 0.0012 17.143 10.000 16.667 GASTROPODA 1 3 60.0000 0.0058 82.857 50.000 83.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = TRACHURUS LATHAMI (ROUGH SCAD, SVSPP=212) 428 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.9(0.1), min=12 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0256 (0.0038) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 2 20.0000 0.0008 3.125 2.614 2.614 CRUSTACEA 3 5 50.0000 0.0005 1.953 1.726 1.726 DECAPODA LARVAE 4 3 30.0000 0.0003 1.172 1.736 1.736 EDOTEA SP 1 10 100.0000 0.0071 27.734 21.566 21.566 COPEPODA 5 2 20.0000 0.0002 0.781 1.181 1.181 OSTRACODA 1 10 100.0000 0.0162 63.281 70.251 70.251 ANIMAL REMAINS 7 1 10.0000 0.0005 1.953 0.926 0.926 SAND Predator Species = TRACHURUS LATHAMI (ROUGH SCAD, SVSPP=212) 429 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.0(.), min=13 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0250 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0250 100.000 100.000 100.000 CRUSTACEA Predator Species = CHLOROPHTHALMUS AGASSIZI (SHORTNOSE GREENEYE, SVSPP=232) 430 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=6 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.2(0.3), min=11 max=13 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0440 (0.0201) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 16.6667 0.0047 10.606 7.407 7.407 POLYCHAETA 1 4 66.6667 0.0302 68.561 37.731 37.731 CRUSTACEA 1 4 66.6667 0.0092 20.833 54.861 54.861 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = MELANOSTIGMA ATLANTICUM (ATLANTIC SOFT POUT, SVSPP=262) 431 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=10.7(0.3), min=10 max=11 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0007 (0.0007) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 66.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 33.3333 0.0007 100.000 33.333 100.000 COPEPODA Predator Species = RHINOPTERA BONASUS (COWNOSE RAY, SVSPP=270) 432 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=51.0(2.0), min=49 max=53 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.1435 (6.0785) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.007 0.047 0.047 CESTODA 3 1 50.0000 0.0085 0.119 0.798 0.798 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 3 1 50.0000 0.0005 0.007 0.047 0.047 CUMACEA 1 2 100.0000 0.3805 5.327 11.554 11.554 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 3 1 50.0000 0.0035 0.049 0.026 0.026 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 1 2 100.0000 6.7225 94.107 87.319 87.319 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 3 1 50.0000 0.0275 0.385 0.208 0.208 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ISURUS OXYRINCHUS (SHORTFIN MAKO, SVSPP=352) 433 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=146.0(.), min=146 max=146 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 141.1000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 32.3500 22.927 22.927 22.927 LOLIGO SP 1 1 100.0000 65.2700 46.258 46.258 46.258 FISH 1 1 100.0000 43.4800 30.815 30.815 30.815 PEPRILUS TRIACANTHUS Predator Species = RHIZOPRIONODON TERRAENOVAE (ATLANTIC SHARPNOSE SHARK, SVSPP=360) 434 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=16 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=83.2(4.8), min=37 max=97 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 11.0869 (5.2025) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 4 25.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 4 2 12.5000 0.0103 0.092 6.372 8.496 CRUSTACEA 6 1 6.2500 0.0044 0.039 0.464 0.619 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 1 6.2500 0.6419 5.790 0.802 1.069 PAGURUS SP 2 4 25.0000 1.5881 14.324 19.696 26.261 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 4 2 12.5000 0.2224 2.006 7.454 9.939 PORTUNUS GIBBESII 6 1 6.2500 0.0281 0.254 0.279 0.373 MOLLUSCA 1 5 31.2500 3.8988 35.165 23.143 30.857 FISH 6 1 6.2500 0.6681 6.026 1.912 2.549 ETRUMEUS TERES 6 1 6.2500 0.1308 1.179 6.250 8.333 ENGRAULIDAE 6 1 6.2500 3.4139 30.793 4.266 5.688 SCIAENIDAE 6 1 6.2500 0.4329 3.905 4.302 5.736 CITHARICHTHYS ARCTIFRONS 6 1 6.2500 0.0473 0.427 0.059 0.079 SAND Predator Species = RHIZOPRIONODON TERRAENOVAE (ATLANTIC SHARPNOSE SHARK, SVSPP=360) 435 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=20, Stomach samples=62 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=65.2(3.2), min=34 max=100 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 5.3367 (1.5184) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 18 29.0323 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 10 1 1.6129 0.0000 0.000 0.003 0.004 CESTODA 10 1 1.6129 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.006 NEMERTEA 10 1 1.6129 0.0003 0.005 0.003 0.005 NEMATODA 4 7 11.2903 0.0196 0.368 7.838 11.044 CRUSTACEA 10 1 1.6129 0.0282 0.528 0.980 1.381 DECAPODA 10 1 1.6129 0.0078 0.147 0.150 0.211 DECAPODA CRAB 6 3 4.8387 0.0025 0.047 0.662 0.933 DECAPODA SHRIMP 10 1 1.6129 0.0041 0.076 0.034 0.048 PANDALIDAE 10 1 1.6129 0.0656 1.229 1.613 2.273 PENAEIDAE 6 3 4.8387 0.0574 1.075 3.383 4.767 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 10 1 1.6129 0.0154 0.288 0.932 1.313 SICYONIA SP 10 1 1.6129 0.0001 0.001 0.000 0.000 EUPHAUSIIDAE 10 1 1.6129 0.0001 0.001 0.001 0.001 CIRRIPEDIA 10 1 1.6129 0.0019 0.035 0.010 0.014 COPEPODA 10 1 1.6129 0.1398 2.619 0.284 0.401 SQUILLA EMPUSA 10 1 1.6129 0.0109 0.205 1.203 1.695 MOLLUSCA 3 8 12.9032 0.3903 7.314 8.678 12.229 CEPHALOPODA 6 3 4.8387 0.0805 1.508 2.117 2.984 LOLIGO SP 10 1 1.6129 0.0016 0.030 1.613 2.273 ILLEX SP 1 20 32.2581 2.7976 52.423 27.023 38.078 FISH 10 1 1.6129 0.0026 0.050 0.500 0.705 FISH SCALES 10 1 1.6129 0.0361 0.676 1.613 2.273 CLUPEIDAE 6 3 4.8387 0.2633 4.934 3.293 4.640 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 10 1 1.6129 0.0577 1.081 1.613 2.273 PLEURONECTIFORMES 10 1 1.6129 0.5481 10.270 1.115 1.571 MONACANTHUS HISPIDUS 10 1 1.6129 0.7161 13.419 1.613 2.273 SPHOEROIDES MACULATUS 5 4 6.4516 0.0891 1.670 4.689 6.607 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SPHYRNA LEWINI (SCALLOPED HAMMERHEAD, SVSPP=362) 436 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=67.0(13.0), min=54 max=80 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 36.7640 (22.0200) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 32.3475 87.987 70.045 70.045 FISH 2 1 50.0000 4.4165 12.013 29.955 29.955 ANCHOA HEPSETUS Predator Species = SPHYRNA ZYGAENA (SMOOTH HAMMERHEAD, SVSPP=366) 437 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=92.0(.), min=92 max=92 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.0850 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 2.0850 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = GYMNURA ALTAVELA (SPINY BUTTERFLY RAY, SVSPP=375) 438 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=7 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=56.1(2.2), min=51 max=68 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1653 (0.0962) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 4 57.1429 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 14.2857 0.0127 7.692 14.286 33.333 FISH 2 2 28.5714 0.1526 92.308 28.571 66.667 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = GYMNURA ALTAVELA (SPINY BUTTERFLY RAY, SVSPP=375) 439 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=112.0(.), min=112 max=112 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1310 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.763 0.763 0.763 NEMATODA 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.763 0.763 0.763 FISH SCALES 1 1 100.0000 0.1290 98.473 98.473 98.473 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SARDINELLA AURITA (SPANISH SARDINE, SVSPP=429) 440 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=8 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=5.3(0.2), min=5 max=6 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0014 (0.0002) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 12.5000 0.0001 9.091 6.250 6.250 COPEPODA 1 7 87.5000 0.0009 63.636 75.000 75.000 CALANOIDA 2 3 37.5000 0.0004 27.273 18.750 18.750 CHAETOGNATHA Predator Species = SYNODUS FOETENS (INSHORE LIZARDFISH, SVSPP=435) 441 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.0(.), min=22 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3680 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.3680 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = SYNODUS FOETENS (INSHORE LIZARDFISH, SVSPP=435) 442 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=30.0(.), min=30 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SYNODUS POEYI (OFFSHORE LIZARDFISH, SVSPP=437) 443 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=10.8(1.4), min=7 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.7780 (0.6559) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 2 40.0000 0.0102 1.311 24.508 24.508 DECAPODA SHRIMP 2 2 40.0000 0.7516 96.607 40.000 40.000 CEPHALOPODA 1 3 60.0000 0.0162 2.082 35.492 35.492 FISH Predator Species = TRACHINOCEPHALUS MYOPS (SNAKEFISH, SVSPP=439) 444 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.0(2.1), min=14 max=21 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0087 (0.0087) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 66.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 33.3333 0.0007 7.692 2.564 7.692 TREMATODA 2 1 33.3333 0.0080 92.308 30.769 92.308 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = PORICHTHYS PLECTRODON (ATLANTIC MIDSHIPMAN, SVSPP=444) 445 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.7(0.2), min=14 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1117 (0.0497) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 5 1 10.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.090 0.196 0.218 TREMATODA 5 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.090 0.196 0.218 NEMATODA 5 1 10.0000 0.0034 3.044 9.444 10.494 CRUSTACEA 5 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.090 0.278 0.309 AMPELISCA SP 2 2 20.0000 0.0026 2.328 20.000 22.222 DECAPODA 2 2 20.0000 0.0006 0.537 0.163 0.181 SERGESTIDAE 5 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.090 0.278 0.309 MYSIDACEA 1 3 30.0000 0.0018 1.611 10.502 11.669 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 5 1 10.0000 0.0004 0.358 0.104 0.115 STOMATOPODA 5 1 10.0000 0.0258 23.098 9.810 10.900 CEPHALOPODA 5 1 10.0000 0.0049 4.387 9.608 10.675 FISH 2 2 20.0000 0.0717 64.190 19.422 21.580 ENGRAULIDAE 5 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.090 10.000 11.111 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = FISTULARIA PETIMBA (RED CORNETFISH, SVSPP=489) 446 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=69.5(25.5), min=44 max=95 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.0625 (1.9995) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 100.0000 2.0625 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS (NORTHERN SHORTFIN SQUID, SVSPP=502) 447 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=101, Stomach samples=695 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.0(0.2), min=5 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.1674 (0.2098) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 161 23.1655 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 PLATYHELMINTHES 5 78 11.2230 0.0033 0.279 1.639 2.133 CESTODA 9 11 1.5827 0.0029 0.247 0.678 0.883 TREMATODA 14 2 0.2878 0.0001 0.005 0.066 0.086 ACANTHOCEPHALA 7 40 5.7554 0.0001 0.006 0.331 0.431 NEMATODA 3 147 21.1511 0.2290 19.616 12.963 16.872 CRUSTACEA 14 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 AMPHIPODA 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.002 0.002 0.002 GAMMARIDEA 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.000 0.011 0.015 UNCIOLA SP 14 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.002 0.008 0.010 CAPRELLIDAE 12 5 0.7194 0.0006 0.049 0.213 0.277 DECAPODA 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 DECAPODA LARVAE 13 3 0.4317 0.0003 0.024 0.131 0.170 DECAPODA SHRIMP 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.002 0.015 0.019 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 10 8 1.1511 0.0218 1.868 0.667 0.869 EUPHAUSIIDAE 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.001 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.006 MYSIDACEA 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 CALANOIDA 6 74 10.6475 0.4916 42.108 6.712 8.735 CEPHALOPODA 11 6 0.8633 0.0035 0.302 0.219 0.285 CHAETOGNATHA 14 2 0.2878 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 SAGITTA ELEGANS 14 2 0.2878 0.0020 0.169 0.144 0.187 SALPIDAE 4 84 12.0863 0.0624 5.346 8.322 10.830 FISH 8 18 2.5899 0.0008 0.071 0.357 0.465 FISH SCALES 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 FISH EGGS OTHER THAN SKATE 20 1 0.1439 0.0048 0.409 0.142 0.185 RAJA SP 1 365 52.5180 0.3413 29.240 43.936 57.183 ANIMAL REMAINS 14 2 0.2878 0.0028 0.242 0.213 0.277 ANIMAL EGGS 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.002 0.049 0.064 FECAL REMAINS 20 1 0.1439 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.002 ROCK Predator Species = ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS (NORTHERN SHORTFIN SQUID, SVSPP=502) 448 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=68, Stomach samples=426 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.4(0.1), min=14 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.4411 (0.4073) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 90 21.1268 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 4 76 17.8404 0.0027 0.109 0.621 0.787 CESTODA 8 20 4.6948 0.0041 0.167 1.376 1.745 TREMATODA 10 6 1.4085 0.0000 0.001 0.010 0.013 NEMATODA 14 1 0.2347 0.0001 0.003 0.064 0.081 POLYCHAETA 14 1 0.2347 0.0002 0.010 0.230 0.292 NEPHTYIDAE 2 105 24.6479 0.2848 11.665 15.048 19.078 CRUSTACEA 11 3 0.7042 0.0010 0.039 0.468 0.594 DECAPODA 14 1 0.2347 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 DECAPODA SHRIMP 9 11 2.5822 0.0699 2.862 2.384 3.023 EUPHAUSIIDAE 12 2 0.4695 0.0140 0.573 0.417 0.529 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 7 22 5.1643 0.4032 16.518 2.532 3.210 CEPHALOPODA 5 60 14.0845 0.9139 37.439 8.345 10.580 FISH 6 24 5.6338 0.0007 0.029 0.321 0.407 FISH SCALES 1 238 55.8685 0.7466 30.585 47.054 59.658 ANIMAL REMAINS 12 2 0.4695 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 ANIMAL EGGS Predator Species = ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS (NORTHERN SHORTFIN SQUID, SVSPP=502) 449 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=78, Stomach samples=517 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.5(0.2), min=3 max=29 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.7799 (0.1070) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 130 25.1451 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 18 1 0.1934 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 HYDROZOA 18 1 0.1934 0.0001 0.011 0.001 0.001 ANTHOZOA 4 82 15.8607 0.0076 0.980 1.702 2.274 CESTODA 10 5 0.9671 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 TREMATODA 11 4 0.7737 0.0005 0.061 0.093 0.124 NEMERTEA 14 2 0.3868 0.0001 0.008 0.195 0.261 ACANTHOCEPHALA 8 8 1.5474 0.0001 0.007 0.031 0.042 NEMATODA 3 85 16.4410 0.0697 8.935 11.414 15.248 CRUSTACEA 11 4 0.7737 0.0000 0.002 0.007 0.009 AMPHIPODA 18 1 0.1934 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 UNCIOLA IRRORATA 18 1 0.1934 0.0000 0.001 0.001 0.001 HYPERIIDAE 8 8 1.5474 0.0078 0.997 1.246 1.665 DECAPODA 14 2 0.3868 0.0000 0.003 0.002 0.003 DECAPODA LARVAE 18 1 0.1934 0.0006 0.077 0.187 0.250 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 11 4 0.7737 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 CUMACEA 5 74 14.3133 0.2722 34.903 10.304 13.765 CEPHALOPODA 14 2 0.3868 0.0001 0.009 0.144 0.193 CHAETOGNATHA 6 69 13.3462 0.1759 22.552 7.621 10.181 FISH 7 10 1.9342 0.0002 0.020 0.227 0.304 FISH SCALES 14 2 0.3868 0.0097 1.241 0.266 0.356 GADIDAE 1 257 49.7099 0.2353 30.167 41.370 55.267 ANIMAL REMAINS 18 1 0.1934 0.0002 0.022 0.034 0.046 ANIMAL EGGS 18 1 0.1934 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 SAND Predator Species = ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS (NORTHERN SHORTFIN SQUID, SVSPP=502) 450 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=26, Stomach samples=166 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.7(0.3), min=13 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.7451 (0.5961) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 56 33.7349 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 12 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.001 ANTHOZOA 7 11 6.6265 0.0016 0.092 1.061 1.601 CESTODA 4 18 10.8434 0.0072 0.415 2.603 3.928 TREMATODA 8 7 4.2169 0.0001 0.004 0.050 0.075 NEMATODA 3 28 16.8675 0.1313 7.522 9.909 14.954 CRUSTACEA 10 2 1.2048 0.0000 0.001 0.024 0.037 HYPERIIDAE 12 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 DECAPODA SHRIMP 10 2 1.2048 0.0075 0.429 0.963 1.453 EUPHAUSIIDAE 12 1 0.6024 0.0004 0.020 0.007 0.011 MYSIDACEA 12 1 0.6024 0.0000 0.001 0.003 0.004 GASTROPODA 6 17 10.2410 0.9303 53.309 6.926 10.453 CEPHALOPODA 12 1 0.6024 0.0001 0.003 0.001 0.001 LOLIGO SP 4 18 10.8434 0.2116 12.126 7.482 11.290 FISH 9 6 3.6145 0.0002 0.009 0.644 0.972 FISH SCALES 1 70 42.1687 0.4544 26.038 36.571 55.189 ANIMAL REMAINS 12 1 0.6024 0.0005 0.026 0.019 0.028 ROCK Predator Species = ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS (NORTHERN SHORTFIN SQUID, SVSPP=502) 451 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=5 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.0(0.0), min=22 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1826 (0.1010) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 2 40.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 2 40.0000 0.0890 48.740 40.000 66.667 FISH 3 1 20.0000 0.0936 51.260 20.000 33.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ILLEX ILLECEBROSUS (NORTHERN SHORTFIN SQUID, SVSPP=502) 452 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=46, Stomach samples=374 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=17.1(0.3), min=5 max=29 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8855 (0.1651) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 94 25.1337 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 5 34 9.0909 0.0023 0.259 0.882 1.178 CESTODA 8 6 1.6043 0.0004 0.040 0.042 0.056 TREMATODA 8 6 1.6043 0.0000 0.002 0.003 0.004 NEMATODA 14 3 0.8021 0.0016 0.182 0.563 0.752 POLYCHAETA 3 77 20.5882 0.0426 4.810 13.214 17.650 CRUSTACEA 17 1 0.2674 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 AMPELISCIDAE 10 5 1.3369 0.0002 0.021 0.037 0.050 CAPRELLIDAE 17 1 0.2674 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 HYPERIIDAE 15 2 0.5348 0.0001 0.007 0.054 0.072 DECAPODA 10 5 1.3369 0.0035 0.394 0.405 0.541 DECAPODA SHRIMP 17 1 0.2674 0.0000 0.002 0.025 0.033 PANDALIDAE 17 1 0.2674 0.0073 0.825 0.267 0.357 DICHELOPANDALUS LEPTOCERUS 7 13 3.4759 0.1469 16.594 3.288 4.391 EUPHAUSIIDAE 17 1 0.2674 0.0000 0.001 0.008 0.011 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 15 2 0.5348 0.0000 0.001 0.006 0.008 CALANOIDA 17 1 0.2674 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 GASTROPODA 6 30 8.0214 0.2532 28.598 5.527 7.383 CEPHALOPODA 10 5 1.3369 0.0010 0.111 0.738 0.985 CHAETOGNATHA 4 44 11.7647 0.1043 11.781 6.796 9.077 FISH 10 5 1.3369 0.0000 0.002 0.031 0.042 FISH SCALES 1 196 52.4064 0.3221 36.369 42.975 57.402 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LOLIGO PEALEII (LONGFIN SQUID, SVSPP=503) 453 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=56, Stomach samples=422 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.1(0.3), min=3 max=31 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.0683 (0.1253) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GEORGES BANK FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 104 24.6445 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 6 11 2.6066 0.0003 0.032 0.052 0.070 CESTODA 9 5 1.1848 0.0003 0.024 0.128 0.169 TREMATODA 7 10 2.3697 0.0000 0.002 0.149 0.198 NEMATODA 14 1 0.2370 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 POLYCHAETA 14 1 0.2370 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 ARTHROPODA 3 76 18.0095 0.0226 2.120 9.414 12.493 CRUSTACEA 11 2 0.4739 0.0000 0.001 0.355 0.472 GAMMARIDEA 14 1 0.2370 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.003 HYPERIIDAE 11 2 0.4739 0.0002 0.021 0.474 0.629 DECAPODA SHRIMP 8 6 1.4218 0.0062 0.584 0.272 0.362 EUPHAUSIIDAE 14 1 0.2370 0.0048 0.447 0.237 0.314 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 5 21 4.9763 0.0038 0.351 1.881 2.496 CEPHALOPODA 14 1 0.2370 0.0000 0.002 0.194 0.257 CHAETOGNATHA 4 57 13.5071 0.0756 7.076 6.598 8.756 FISH 11 2 0.4739 0.0000 0.000 0.002 0.002 FISH SCALES 1 254 60.1896 0.9509 89.004 55.205 73.259 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 3 0.7109 0.0036 0.334 0.391 0.519 ANIMAL EGGS Predator Species = LOLIGO PEALEII (LONGFIN SQUID, SVSPP=503) 454 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=32.0(.), min=32 max=32 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6860 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.6860 100.000 100.000 100.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LOLIGO PEALEII (LONGFIN SQUID, SVSPP=503) 455 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=132, Stomach samples=1162 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=12.5(0.2), min=3 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.3854 (0.0291) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 314 27.0224 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 11 5 0.4303 0.0000 0.005 0.011 0.015 CESTODA 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 TREMATODA 10 6 0.5164 0.0000 0.002 0.011 0.015 NEMATODA 20 2 0.1721 0.0005 0.124 0.125 0.171 POLYCHAETA 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.002 0.000 0.000 OPHELIIDAE 24 1 0.0861 0.0001 0.033 0.002 0.002 NEREIS ZONATA 24 1 0.0861 0.0016 0.407 0.086 0.118 ARTHROPODA 3 180 15.4905 0.0080 2.085 9.825 13.463 CRUSTACEA 16 3 0.2582 0.0000 0.002 0.004 0.006 AMPHIPODA 16 3 0.2582 0.0003 0.091 0.172 0.236 GAMMARIDEA 7 15 1.2909 0.0005 0.141 0.254 0.349 HYPERIIDAE 16 3 0.2582 0.0002 0.048 0.119 0.164 DECAPODA 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 DECAPODA LARVAE 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CRANGONIDAE 11 5 0.4303 0.0003 0.069 0.154 0.211 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 20 2 0.1721 0.0005 0.139 0.124 0.170 MUNIDA IRIS 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.001 0.002 LITHODIDAE 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.022 0.029 ISOPODA 7 15 1.2909 0.0049 1.283 1.053 1.442 EUPHAUSIIDAE 24 1 0.0861 0.0001 0.021 0.086 0.118 MEGANYCTIPHANES NORVEGICA 15 4 0.3442 0.0000 0.002 0.019 0.027 MYSIDACEA 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.010 0.013 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 16 3 0.2582 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.003 COPEPODA 20 2 0.1721 0.0000 0.003 0.003 0.004 CALANOIDA 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 CENTROPAGES SP 5 121 10.4131 0.0381 9.893 6.293 8.624 CEPHALOPODA 7 15 1.2909 0.0006 0.145 0.298 0.409 CHAETOGNATHA 4 156 13.4251 0.0715 18.562 8.978 12.303 FISH 6 33 2.8399 0.0002 0.064 0.395 0.541 FISH SCALES 24 1 0.0861 0.0002 0.051 0.029 0.039 FISH LARVAE 11 5 0.4303 0.0011 0.285 0.145 0.199 GADIDAE 24 1 0.0861 0.0026 0.663 0.035 0.048 AMMODYTES SP 1 575 49.4836 0.2530 65.651 44.318 60.728 ANIMAL REMAINS 11 5 0.4303 0.0002 0.060 0.179 0.245 ANIMAL EGGS 24 1 0.0861 0.0006 0.167 0.080 0.109 FECAL REMAINS 24 1 0.0861 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 PLANTS 20 2 0.1721 0.0000 0.001 0.143 0.197 SAND Predator Species = LOLIGO PEALEII (LONGFIN SQUID, SVSPP=503) 456 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.0(.), min=20 max=20 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 3.5760 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SCOTIAN SHELF FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 3.5760 100.000 100.000 100.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LOLIGO PEALEII (LONGFIN SQUID, SVSPP=503) 457 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=8, Stomach samples=62 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=13.4(0.7), min=6 max=34 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1805 (0.0580) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 17 27.4194 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 7 1 1.6129 0.0000 0.009 0.011 0.015 NEMATODA 3 12 19.3548 0.0066 3.673 14.622 20.146 CRUSTACEA 7 1 1.6129 0.0004 0.223 0.036 0.050 GAMMARIDEA 4 11 17.7419 0.0317 17.580 13.588 18.722 CEPHALOPODA 4 11 17.7419 0.0716 39.691 14.249 19.633 FISH 6 3 4.8387 0.0000 0.027 0.096 0.132 FISH SCALES 1 20 32.2581 0.0700 38.797 29.978 41.304 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LOLIGO PEALEII (LONGFIN SQUID, SVSPP=503) 458 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=47, Stomach samples=474 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=11.7(0.2), min=2 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.6198 (0.0694) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 127 26.7932 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 8 14 2.9536 0.0004 0.059 0.500 0.684 CESTODA 18 1 0.2110 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 NEMATODA 18 1 0.2110 0.0000 0.003 0.056 0.076 POLYCHAETA 3 84 17.7215 0.0075 1.205 11.197 15.296 CRUSTACEA 18 1 0.2110 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 AMPHIPODA 9 9 1.8987 0.0018 0.291 0.644 0.880 GAMMARIDEA 12 2 0.4219 0.0000 0.001 0.002 0.002 AMPELISCIDAE 12 2 0.4219 0.0002 0.037 0.005 0.006 HYPERIIDAE 12 2 0.4219 0.0002 0.031 0.255 0.349 DECAPODA 18 1 0.2110 0.0000 0.000 0.004 0.005 DECAPODA SHRIMP 6 17 3.5865 0.0356 5.748 3.022 4.128 EUPHAUSIIDAE 11 5 1.0549 0.0001 0.021 0.035 0.048 MYSIDACEA 18 1 0.2110 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 BIVALVIA 18 1 0.2110 0.0000 0.001 0.000 0.000 GASTROPODA 4 41 8.6498 0.0332 5.349 4.468 6.104 CEPHALOPODA 7 15 3.1646 0.0009 0.151 1.037 1.417 CHAETOGNATHA 12 2 0.4219 0.0004 0.060 0.317 0.433 SAGITTA ELEGANS 12 2 0.4219 0.0000 0.001 0.035 0.048 OPHIUROIDEA 5 40 8.4388 0.0947 15.277 4.521 6.176 FISH 10 7 1.4768 0.0001 0.011 0.056 0.076 FISH SCALES 1 239 50.4219 0.4413 71.206 46.840 63.983 ANIMAL REMAINS 12 2 0.4219 0.0034 0.545 0.211 0.288 ANIMAL EGGS Predator Species = DIPLECTRUM FORMOSUM (SAND PERCH, SVSPP=530) 459 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=19.7(1.2), min=18 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4140 (0.3986) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 33.3333 0.4037 97.504 33.333 50.000 FISH 1 1 33.3333 0.0103 2.496 33.333 50.000 FISH LARVAE Predator Species = MYCTEROPERCA MICROLEPIS (GAG, SVSPP=541) 460 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=108.0(.), min=108 max=108 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = MYCTEROPERCA PHENAX (SCAMP, SVSPP=542) 461 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=72.0(13.6), min=56 max=99 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 14.2080 (13.3035) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 33.3333 0.0003 0.002 0.018 0.027 TREMATODA 1 1 33.3333 0.0737 0.518 4.026 6.038 DECAPODA 1 1 33.3333 0.3533 2.487 19.308 28.962 PORTUNUS SPINICARPUS 1 1 33.3333 0.0007 0.005 0.036 0.055 CALANOIDA 1 1 33.3333 0.0003 0.002 0.018 0.027 GASTROPODA OPERCULUM 1 1 33.3333 0.1817 1.279 9.927 14.891 FISH 1 1 33.3333 13.5980 95.707 33.333 50.000 CYPRINODON VARIEGATUS Predator Species = RACHYCENTRON CANADUM (COBIA, SVSPP=563) 462 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=94.7(5.3), min=84 max=100 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 24.0483 (13.7556) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0357 0.148 0.072 0.072 NEMATODA 1 1 33.3333 2.9127 12.112 5.888 5.888 DECAPODA 1 1 33.3333 3.3280 13.839 6.728 6.728 BATHYNECTES LONGISPINA 1 1 33.3333 6.8177 28.350 33.333 33.333 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 1 1 33.3333 3.1080 12.924 6.283 6.283 ILLEX SP 1 1 33.3333 0.2747 1.142 0.555 0.555 PLEURONECTIFORMES 1 1 33.3333 6.8300 28.401 13.807 13.807 SCOPHTHALMUS AQUOSUS 1 1 33.3333 0.7417 3.084 33.333 33.333 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = CHLOROSCOMBRUS CHRYSURUS (ATLANTIC BUMPER, SVSPP=573) 463 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.0(.), min=16 max=16 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = RHOMBOPLITES AURORUBENS (VERMILION SNAPPER, SVSPP=596) 464 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=18.0(1.4), min=12 max=24 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.8217 (0.6595) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 6 1 10.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 4 40.0000 0.0096 1.168 8.583 9.537 TREMATODA 3 3 30.0000 0.0009 0.110 0.496 0.551 HYPERIIDAE 5 2 20.0000 0.0002 0.024 0.563 0.625 SERGESTIDAE 6 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.012 0.833 0.926 COPEPODA 6 1 10.0000 0.6706 81.611 10.000 11.111 CEPHALOPODA 1 7 70.0000 0.1348 16.405 52.992 58.880 ASCIDIACEA 3 3 30.0000 0.0042 0.511 7.154 7.949 FISH SCALES 6 1 10.0000 0.0002 0.024 0.213 0.236 HIPPOCAMPUS SP 6 1 10.0000 0.0011 0.134 9.167 10.185 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = HAEMULON AUROLINEATUM (TOMTATE, SVSPP=627) 465 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=22 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.1(0.4), min=12 max=20 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0731 (0.0523) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 8 36.3636 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 6 27.2727 0.0030 4.042 10.008 15.726 POLYCHAETA 6 1 4.5455 0.0002 0.249 0.016 0.025 LUMBRINERIDAE 6 1 4.5455 0.0009 1.182 2.786 4.378 LUMBRINERIS SP 4 4 18.1818 0.0015 1.990 3.905 6.137 CRUSTACEA 4 4 18.1818 0.0027 3.731 5.166 8.118 GAMMARIDEA 6 1 4.5455 0.0000 0.062 0.147 0.230 AMPELISCIDAE 6 1 4.5455 0.0007 0.995 0.064 0.100 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 6 1 4.5455 0.0001 0.187 0.974 1.531 PYCNOGONIDA 6 1 4.5455 0.0003 0.435 0.338 0.532 FISH 1 13 59.0909 0.0637 87.127 40.233 63.223 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = HAEMULON PLUMIERI (WHITE GRUNT, SVSPP=629) 466 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=13 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=29.3(0.8), min=24 max=35 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.4888 (0.4689) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 3 23.0769 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 13 1 7.6923 0.0001 0.005 0.009 0.011 TREMATODA 7 2 15.3846 0.0002 0.010 0.009 0.012 NEMATODA 4 3 23.0769 0.0747 5.017 6.846 8.900 POLYCHAETA 13 1 7.6923 0.0029 0.196 0.287 0.374 NOTOMASTUS LATERICEUS 13 1 7.6923 0.0355 2.387 3.966 5.156 ARABELLIDAE 13 1 7.6923 0.0108 0.723 0.593 0.771 LUMBRINERIDAE 13 1 7.6923 0.0002 0.010 0.005 0.006 ONUPHIDAE 7 2 15.3846 0.1137 7.636 9.883 12.848 TEREBELLIDAE 2 4 30.7692 0.0045 0.300 0.319 0.414 GAMMARIDEA 2 4 30.7692 0.0910 6.112 2.550 3.315 DECAPODA 13 1 7.6923 0.0103 0.692 0.567 0.737 DECAPODA LARVAE 7 2 15.3846 0.1048 7.042 2.313 3.007 DECAPODA CRAB 13 1 7.6923 0.0007 0.046 0.150 0.194 DECAPODA SHRIMP 13 1 7.6923 0.0025 0.170 0.140 0.182 PALAEMONETES SP 13 1 7.6923 0.0015 0.098 1.160 1.508 PARAPINNIXA BOUVIERI 13 1 7.6923 0.0002 0.010 0.033 0.043 ISOPODA 13 1 7.6923 0.0636 4.273 3.511 4.564 STOMATOPODA 7 2 15.3846 0.3228 21.684 10.585 13.761 MOLLUSCA 13 1 7.6923 0.0018 0.119 0.055 0.071 MOLLUSCA SHELL 13 1 7.6923 0.2869 19.272 6.107 7.940 BIVALVIA 4 3 23.0769 0.0185 1.245 1.708 2.220 GASTROPODA 13 1 7.6923 0.0057 0.382 0.635 0.826 ECHINODERMATA 13 1 7.6923 0.0122 0.821 0.263 0.343 ECHINOIDEA 7 2 15.3846 0.0075 0.506 0.676 0.879 OPHIUROIDEA 7 2 15.3846 0.2076 13.945 12.561 16.329 FISH 1 5 38.4615 0.1048 7.042 11.882 15.446 ANIMAL REMAINS 13 1 7.6923 0.0008 0.057 0.018 0.024 ANIMAL EGGS 13 1 7.6923 0.0029 0.196 0.091 0.118 SAND Predator Species = CALAMUS LEUCOSTEUS (WHITEBONE PORGY, SVSPP=634) 467 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=27.7(1.3), min=20 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0541 (0.0488) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 9 81.8182 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 1 9.0909 0.0051 9.412 9.091 50.000 FISH 2 1 9.0909 0.0490 90.588 9.091 50.000 ANCHOA SP Predator Species = DIPLODUS HOLBROOKI (SPOTTAIL PINFISH, SVSPP=639) 468 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=6 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=17.7(1.3), min=12 max=21 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1870 (0.0873) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 1 16.6667 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 1 16.6667 0.0368 19.697 7.381 8.858 HYDROZOA 3 1 16.6667 0.0578 30.927 14.791 17.749 ANTHOZOA 3 1 16.6667 0.0002 0.089 0.043 0.051 AMPELISCA VADORUM 3 1 16.6667 0.0095 5.080 1.904 2.285 AEGININA LONGICORNIS 3 1 16.6667 0.0047 2.496 1.194 1.432 DECAPODA 3 1 16.6667 0.0038 2.050 2.039 2.447 ACETES AMERICANUS 2 2 33.3333 0.0278 14.884 14.621 17.545 BIVALVIA 3 1 16.6667 0.0018 0.980 0.469 0.563 OPHIUROIDEA 3 1 16.6667 0.0003 0.178 0.177 0.213 FISH SCALES 1 3 50.0000 0.0442 23.619 40.715 48.858 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LAGODON RHOMBOIDES (PINFISH, SVSPP=640) 469 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=9 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=16.8(0.4), min=15 max=18 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1666 (0.0764) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 5 55.5556 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 2 4 44.4444 0.1631 97.932 43.830 98.619 MOLLUSCA 3 1 11.1111 0.0034 2.068 0.614 1.381 ENGRAULIDAE Predator Species = LARIMUS FASCIATUS (BANDED DRUM, SVSPP=651) 470 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=10 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=14.6(0.2), min=14 max=15 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0219 (0.0065) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 3 2 20.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 3 2 20.0000 0.0031 14.155 20.000 25.000 CRUSTACEA 3 2 20.0000 0.0004 1.826 1.532 1.915 GAMMARIDEA 2 4 40.0000 0.0044 20.091 17.430 21.787 DECAPODA SHRIMP 1 5 50.0000 0.0139 63.470 40.811 51.014 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 6 1 10.0000 0.0001 0.457 0.227 0.284 STOMATOPODA Predator Species = MENTICIRRHUS AMERICANUS (SOUTHERN KINGFISH, SVSPP=652) 471 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=5, Stomach samples=33 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=24.2(0.4), min=20 max=30 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4328 (0.1079) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 10 30.3030 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 10 1 3.0303 0.0039 0.896 0.581 0.833 ANTHOZOA 8 3 9.0909 0.0008 0.182 3.648 5.234 POLYCHAETA 10 1 3.0303 0.0063 1.449 0.939 1.347 ARABELLIDAE 10 1 3.0303 0.0001 0.028 0.013 0.018 EUNICIDAE 10 1 3.0303 0.0061 1.407 0.912 1.308 GLYCERIDAE 2 7 21.2121 0.1097 25.354 11.948 17.143 GLYCERA AMERICANA 10 1 3.0303 0.0024 0.546 2.597 3.727 GLYCERA DIBRANCHIATA 10 1 3.0303 0.0002 0.042 0.016 0.023 NEPHTYS SP 10 1 3.0303 0.0002 0.035 0.038 0.054 PHYLLODOCIDAE 4 6 18.1818 0.0025 0.581 7.308 10.486 CRUSTACEA 10 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.007 0.023 0.033 GAMMARIDEA 10 1 3.0303 0.0001 0.014 0.046 0.066 AMPELISCA SP 10 1 3.0303 0.0004 0.098 0.038 0.054 AMPELISCA VERRILLI 10 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.007 0.033 0.048 RHEPOXYNIUS EPISTOMUS 2 7 21.2121 0.1013 23.407 5.048 7.243 DECAPODA 9 2 6.0606 0.0052 1.211 3.142 4.508 DECAPODA CRAB 10 1 3.0303 0.0003 0.077 3.030 4.348 DECAPODA SHRIMP 7 4 12.1212 0.0147 3.389 1.771 2.541 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 10 1 3.0303 0.0040 0.924 0.599 0.859 PAGURUS SP 10 1 3.0303 0.0034 0.784 0.138 0.198 PORTUNIDAE 10 1 3.0303 0.0218 5.041 3.030 4.348 PORTUNUS SP 10 1 3.0303 0.0011 0.259 0.281 0.403 ACETES AMERICANUS 10 1 3.0303 0.0062 1.442 0.937 1.345 ALBUNEA SP 10 1 3.0303 0.0001 0.014 0.067 0.096 MYSIDACEA 10 1 3.0303 0.0002 0.035 0.167 0.239 NEOMYSIS AMERICANA 10 1 3.0303 0.0085 1.954 1.269 1.821 STOMATOPODA 5 5 15.1515 0.0295 6.820 6.196 8.890 BIVALVIA 10 1 3.0303 0.0049 1.141 0.742 1.064 SOLENIDAE 10 1 3.0303 0.0327 7.555 1.597 2.291 FISH 10 1 3.0303 0.0000 0.007 0.023 0.033 FISH SCALES 5 5 15.1515 0.0660 15.243 13.498 19.367 ANIMAL REMAINS 10 1 3.0303 0.0002 0.049 0.022 0.032 SAND Predator Species = MENTICIRRHUS AMERICANUS (SOUTHERN KINGFISH, SVSPP=652) 472 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=52 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.3(0.6), min=15 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5040 (0.4658) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 4 8 15.3846 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 17 2 3.8462 0.0000 0.003 0.021 0.025 TREMATODA 17 2 3.8462 0.0012 0.082 1.070 1.265 NEMERTEA 13 3 5.7692 0.0001 0.004 0.039 0.046 NEMATODA 2 10 19.2308 0.0063 0.419 7.528 8.897 POLYCHAETA 25 1 1.9231 0.0018 0.120 1.401 1.656 DIOPATRA CUPREA 25 1 1.9231 0.0007 0.043 0.103 0.122 OPHELINA ACUMINATA 25 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.009 0.207 0.245 PHYLLODOCIDA 25 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.006 0.148 0.175 PECTINARIIDAE 25 1 1.9231 0.0020 0.133 1.802 2.129 TEREBELLIDAE 2 10 19.2308 0.1068 7.103 9.361 11.063 CRUSTACEA 17 2 3.8462 0.0001 0.008 0.160 0.189 GAMMARIDEA 25 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.004 0.045 0.053 UNCIOLA SP 17 2 3.8462 0.0002 0.013 0.217 0.256 HAUSTORIIDAE 5 7 13.4615 0.0242 1.610 3.911 4.622 DECAPODA 25 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.009 0.121 0.143 DECAPODA LARVAE 5 7 13.4615 0.0904 6.011 3.433 4.058 DECAPODA CRAB 11 4 7.6923 0.0367 2.441 3.253 3.845 DECAPODA SHRIMP 25 1 1.9231 0.0000 0.003 0.059 0.070 CRANGONIDAE 25 1 1.9231 0.0009 0.060 0.452 0.534 CRANGON SEPTEMSPINOSA 25 1 1.9231 0.0027 0.180 0.429 0.507 HIPPOLYTIDAE 25 1 1.9231 0.0002 0.010 0.394 0.466 PAGURIDAE 13 3 5.7692 0.0010 0.064 2.337 2.762 OGYRIDES SP 25 1 1.9231 0.0039 0.262 0.217 0.257 PENAEIDAE 25 1 1.9231 0.0070 0.465 1.923 2.273 PARAPENAEUS POLITUS 13 3 5.7692 0.0005 0.031 2.102 2.484 PINNOTHERIDAE 25 1 1.9231 0.0001 0.009 0.007 0.009 PINNIXA SP 25 1 1.9231 0.0007 0.043 0.589 0.696 PINNIXA SAYANA 11 4 7.6923 0.5642 37.510 6.678 7.892 PORTUNIDAE 17 2 3.8462 0.1839 12.226 1.699 2.008 OVALIPES OCELLATUS 25 1 1.9231 0.0172 1.142 0.151 0.178 PORTUNUS SP 17 2 3.8462 0.0803 5.336 3.846 4.545 PORTUNUS GIBBESII 9 5 9.6154 0.0045 0.298 0.523 0.618 ACETES AMERICANUS 25 1 1.9231 0.0091 0.605 1.923 2.273 ALBUNEA SP 7 6 11.5385 0.2246 14.932 3.885 4.592 ALBUNEA PARETII 7 6 11.5385 0.0002 0.012 0.584 0.691 CUMACEA 13 3 5.7692 0.0002 0.010 0.102 0.121 MYSIDOPSIS BIGELOWI 17 2 3.8462 0.0173 1.148 2.060 2.435 SQUILLA EMPUSA 25 1 1.9231 0.0120 0.800 1.923 2.273 SQUILLA NEGLECTA Predator Species = MENTICIRRHUS AMERICANUS (SOUTHERN KINGFISH, SVSPP=652) 473 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=10, Stomach samples=52 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.3(0.6), min=15 max=33 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 1.5040 (0.4658) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT (continued) FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 25 1 1.9231 0.0003 0.020 0.031 0.036 MOLLUSCA SHELL 9 5 9.6154 0.0146 0.969 7.311 8.640 FISH 17 2 3.8462 0.0004 0.024 0.203 0.240 FISH SCALES 25 1 1.9231 0.0168 1.116 0.147 0.174 OPHICHTHUS CRUENTIFER 25 1 1.9231 0.0137 0.913 1.538 1.817 ENGRAULIDAE 25 1 1.9231 0.0525 3.492 1.348 1.594 ANCHOA HEPSETUS 25 1 1.9231 0.0002 0.015 0.023 0.027 BOTHIDAE 1 12 23.0769 0.0043 0.286 9.308 11.000 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = LACHNOLAIMUS MAXIMUS (HOGFISH, SVSPP=682) 474 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=55.0(.), min=55 max=55 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 5.6720 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 1.6860 29.725 29.725 29.725 CRUSTACEA 1 1 100.0000 0.0530 0.934 0.934 0.934 STENOCIONOPS FURCATUS 1 1 100.0000 1.6860 29.725 29.725 29.725 MOLLUSCA SHELL 1 1 100.0000 2.2470 39.616 39.616 39.616 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = ASTROSCOPUS Y-GRAECUM (SOUTHERN STARGAZER, SVSPP=699) 475 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=22.0(.), min=22 max=22 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.1150 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 2.1150 100.000 100.000 100.000 FISH Predator Species = SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA (KING MACKEREL, SVSPP=744) 476 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=2 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=66.0(9.0), min=57 max=75 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 10.5255 (10.0455) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 50.0000 0.0305 0.290 6.354 6.354 CEPHALOPODA 1 1 50.0000 0.2095 1.990 43.646 43.646 FISH 1 1 50.0000 10.2855 97.720 50.000 50.000 ETRUMEUS TERES Predator Species = SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA (KING MACKEREL, SVSPP=744) 477 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=2, Stomach samples=3 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=65.0(1.7), min=62 max=68 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 13.2810 (9.0648) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 33.3333 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY 1 1 33.3333 0.0013 0.010 0.014 0.022 CEPHALOPODA BEAKS 1 1 33.3333 3.0767 23.166 33.319 49.978 FISH 1 1 33.3333 10.2030 76.824 33.333 50.000 SCOMBRIDAE Predator Species = SCOMBEROMORUS MACULATUS (SPANISH MACKEREL, SVSPP=745) 478 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=61.0(.), min=61 max=61 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 7.0840 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for MID ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 4.8320 68.210 68.210 68.210 CEPHALOPODA 1 1 100.0000 2.2520 31.790 31.790 31.790 ANCHOA HEPSETUS Predator Species = SCOMBEROMORUS MACULATUS (SPANISH MACKEREL, SVSPP=745) 479 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=3, Stomach samples=11 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=35.7(1.2), min=30 max=43 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.6257 (0.7529) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 2 5 45.4545 0.0012 0.045 0.038 0.038 NEMATODA 5 1 9.0909 0.0130 0.495 0.768 0.768 PANDALIDAE 5 1 9.0909 0.0010 0.038 0.036 0.036 STOMATOPODA 5 1 9.0909 0.0988 3.763 7.135 7.135 CEPHALOPODA 1 6 54.5455 0.5182 19.735 45.411 45.411 FISH 3 4 36.3636 1.9702 75.034 36.313 36.313 ETRUMEUS TERES 4 2 18.1818 0.0234 0.890 10.299 10.299 ANIMAL REMAINS Predator Species = SCORPAENIDAE (SCORPIONFISHES, SVSPP=759) 480 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.0(.), min=20 max=20 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.4680 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.4680 100.000 100.000 100.000 PILUMNUS SAYI Predator Species = BELLATOR MILITARIS (HORNED SEAROBIN, SVSPP=762) 481 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=5.0(.), min=5 max=5 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = PRIONOTUS ROSEUS (BLUESPOTTED SEAROBIN, SVSPP=766) 482 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=17.0(.), min=17 max=17 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0010 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 100.000 100.000 100.000 CRUSTACEA Predator Species = PRIONOTUS TRIBULUS (BIGHEAD SEAROBIN, SVSPP=770) 483 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=20.0(.), min=20 max=20 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SYACIUM PAPILLOSUM (DUSKY FLOUNDER, SVSPP=793) 484 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=23.0(.), min=23 max=23 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.1840 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTH ATLANTIC BIGHT FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.1210 65.761 65.761 65.761 CRUSTACEA 1 1 100.0000 0.0410 22.283 22.283 22.283 DECAPODA CRAB 1 1 100.0000 0.0060 3.261 3.261 3.261 DECAPODA SHRIMP 1 1 100.0000 0.0160 8.696 8.696 8.696 FISH Predator Species = ARGENTINA STRIATA (STRIATED ARGENTINE, SVSPP=856) 485 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=9.0(.), min=9 max=9 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 0.0000 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 0.000 EMPTY Predator Species = SALMO SALAR (ATLANTIC SALMON, SVSPP=894) 486 Selected Unweighted diet statistics 02:05 Sunday, October 4, 1998 Sample size: trawl tows=1, Stomach samples=1 Predator size stats: mean(s.e.)=34.0(.), min=34 max=34 Mean (s.e.) stomach weight = 2.6130 (.) based on 1973-80 bottom trawl data for GULF OF MAINE FREQRANK FREQ PERFRQ AVEPY RAVEPY AVEPERPY RAVPERPY PYSCINAM 1 1 100.0000 0.0010 0.038 0.038 0.038 NEMATODA 1 1 100.0000 0.1200 4.592 4.592 4.592 POLYCHAETA 1 1 100.0000 0.0090 0.344 0.344 0.344 DECAPODA 1 1 100.0000 2.4830 95.025 95.025 95.025 ANIMAL REMAINS