Occurrence of microplastics in Russell's snapper (Lutjanus russellii) and associated prey species in the Central Gulf of Thailand.

ABSTRACT: Microplastic (MP) contamination in fish may occur via their feeding behavior and ingestion of contaminated prey. This study investigated the presence of MPs in the predator Lutjanus russellii (Russell's snapper) and its prey along the Chumphon coast of the Central Gulf of Thailand. Stomach contents of L. russellii were analyzed to identify its prey species. Prey species were then sampled from the same geographical area as the predator specimens for subsequent MP analysis. The dietary habits of L. russellii classify it as a generalist carnivore, consuming a diverse range of food items, including zooplankton, crustaceans, and small fish. No significant correlation was observed between MP abundance and the weight or length of the predator fish (general linear model, p > 0.05). Black and red f

SUBMITTER: Klangnurak W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913927 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature