Ecology of Coelorinchus caelorhincus
 
Main Ref. Cohen, D.M., T. Inada, T. Iwamoto and N. Scialabba, 1990
Distribution
Marine - Neritic
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
Marine - Oceanic
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
Brackishwater
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
Freshwater
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Coelorinchus caelorhincus may be found.
Remarks Benthopelagic species (Ref. 1371) found at depth ranges of 90-1250 m (usually 200-500 m) (Ref. 57059). Found commonly in about 200-500 m. Feeds on a variety of benthic organisms, such as polychaetes, gastropods, cephalopods, numerous crustacean groups (copepods, gammarians, isopods, cumaceans, Natantia) and fish.

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Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Macpherson, E., 1979
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Macpherson, E., 1989
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.49 0.24 3.44 0.43 Troph of adults from 4 studies.
Ref. Macpherson, E., 1979
From individual food items 3.56 0.51 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita on 09.19.95
Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 12.20.07
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