Ecology of Esox lucius
 
Main Ref. Schwalme, K., 1992
Distribution
Marine - Neritic
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
Marine - Oceanic
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
Brackishwater
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
Freshwater
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Esox lucius may be found.
Remarks Occurs in clear vegetated lakes, quiet pools and backwaters of creeks and small to large rivers (Ref. 5723, 10294). Usually solitary and highly territorial. Enters brackish water in the Baltic. Adult feeds mainly on fishes, but at times feeds heavily on frogs and crayfish (Ref. 27547). Cannibalistic as juveniles (Ref. 30578). Eggs and young are preyed upon by fishes, aquatic insect larvae, birds, and aquatic mammals (Ref. 1998). Does not generally undertake long migrations, but a few may move considerable distances (Ref. 27547).

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Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
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Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Schwalme, K., 1992
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Schwalme, K., 1992
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 4.07 0.41 4.45 0.74 Troph of adults from 2 studies.
Ref. Schwalme, K., 1992
From individual food items 4.40 1.05 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Luna, Susan M. on 06.07.91
Modified by OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 11.13.07
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