A trout eats smaller fish and insects. It is eaten by hawks and bears. What trophic level does it belong to? *

Producer

primary consumer

secondary consumer

tertiary consumer

The answer is D.

Tertiary consumers eat primary and secondary consumers. Therefore, carnivores that eat other carnivores are called tertiary consumers. An example of primary consumers are rabbits and giraffes. An example of secondary consumers are snakes and rats.