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