Natural feeding of Xiphopenaeus kroyeri (Heller) (Crustacea, Decapoda) in the Armação do Itapocoroy, Penha, Santa Catarina

Abstract

The feeding of X. kroyeri (Heller, 1862) was analyzed during the period from August/98 to July/99 using the frequency of occurrence, frequency of points and feeding index methods. The species presents a broad trophic specter and diversified, composed by 30 items: Gammaridae, organic matter, Acetes americanus, Polychaeta, Globigerina and Osteichthyes were the most explored items.

Decapoda; Xiphopenaeus kroyeri; feeding habits; natural diet