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Pelagic and Benthic are opposites
Benthic means living on the bottom
Pelagic means living in the water above the bottom
So pelagic fish make the open ocean their home. They swim continuously in open water, usually well offshore, they tend to be nomadic and do not remain in one area.
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What is an example of a pelagic fish?
Pelagic fish are fish that live in the pelagic zone, not the top or the bottom, of a body of water. Some of these fish are sharks, reef fish, herrings and sardines.
What do pelagic fish eat?
pelagic fish eat fish and plants. That makes them Consumers and Omnivors.
What is a large pelagic fish?
Albacore is a large pelagic fish. It lives in the open sea.
Fish that live in the pelagic zone?
i do not no
Demersal fish live near the bottom of water pelagic fish live higher up Which of these fish is pelagic rather than demersal?
Tuna
Is barracuda a pelagic fish?
Yes, they migrate for reproduction, so might not always be pelagic.
What kind of fish live in the Pelagic Zone?
Ribbon eel,live in a pelagic zone :)
Where are tuna fish located?
They are a Pelagic fish that roam the oceans.
What type of fish lives at the surface of the sea?
Pelagic fish
What fish are considered demersal fish and what fish are considered pelagic fish?
Pelagic fish are fish that live in the water column of coastal, ocean, and lake waters, but not on the bottom. Demersal fish live on or near the bottom.
Do pelagic fish use countershading?
yes
What eats pelagic fish?
it eats sockeye salmon
