Besides small fish, what other common food items does the generalist predator diet of the snook readily include?
Answer
Shrimp and crabs
The common snook is classified as a carnivore and a generalist predator, meaning its menu is varied, though small fish form the overwhelming majority of its sustenance. When opportunities arise, their feeding repertoire expands to include various invertebrates that share their habitat. Specifically, they are known to readily consume crustaceans such as shrimp and crabs. The efficiency of their specialized, rasping teeth is highlighted in their ability to secure these varied, sometimes hard-shelled, organisms effectively during an ambush.
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