Ecology of Diaphus thiollierei
 
Main Ref. Kinzer, J., R.B. Schnack and K. Schulz, 1993
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 Diaphus thiollierei may be found.
Remarks Migrates in a diel pattern, residing during daytime at depths of extremely low oxygen levels (0.1 ml Oxygen/liter). Appeared to be opportunistic feeder that preys on a comparatively narrow food spectrum (Ref. 27395).

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Kinzer, J., R.B. Schnack and K. Schulz, 1993
Feeding habit selective plankton feeding
Feeding habit ref Kinzer, J., R.B. Schnack and K. Schulz, 1993
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 3.25 0.30 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 04.04.08
Modified by OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 09.03.08
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