Lepisosteus osseus in Chesapeake Bay
 
Reference no. Murdy, E.O. and J.A. Musick, 2013
Ecosystem Chesapeake Bay
Status Native
Abundance
Lifestage adults
Regional database
Remarks Present in major tributaries to the bay. Adults frequent in brakish water, especially during winter months. Spawning occurs in shallow freshwaters during May and June (Ref. 27549). Juvenile menhaden and white perch are regular prey item (Ref. 93252).

(e.g. oophagy)
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