What do skate fish eat?

Algae: Algae forms a major part of the diet for young skate fish. As they mature, they start incorporating other food items into their diet.

Worms: Skate fish feed on polychaetes, a group of marine worms that live in burrows on the seafloor.

Crustaceans: As they grow larger, skate fish start consuming more substantial food items, including crustaceans such as shrimp, krill, and crabs.

Small Fish: Skate fish are also known to feed on small fish such as sand lance, herring, and sardines.

Cephalopods: Skate fish have been observed preying on cephalopods such as squid and cuttlefish.

Echinoderms: Skate fish sometimes consume echinoderms such as sea urchins and starfish.

Carrion: Skate fish are opportunistic feeders and will also feed on dead fish and other decaying organic matter.