Ecology of Girella zebra
 
Main Ref. Scott, T.D., C.J.M. Glover and R.V. Southcott, 1974
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 Girella zebra may be found.
Remarks Inhabits rocky reefs, sandy and weedy flats. Feeds on algae.

Substrate

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type ref Scott, T.D., C.J.M. Glover and R.V. Southcott, 1974
Feeding habit grazing on aquatic plants
Feeding habit ref Scott, T.D., C.J.M. Glover and R.V. Southcott, 1974
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 01.16.01
Modified by Luna, Susan M. on 03.26.15
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