Ecology of Hucho taimen
 
Main Ref. Wang, S. (ed.), 1998
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 Hucho taimen may be found.
Remarks Carnivorous, feeds on fishes, snakes, frogs, rodents, aquatic birds. Lives in fast-flowing streams below 150°C.

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 Wang, S. (ed.), 1998
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Wang, S. (ed.), 1998
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 4.46 0.32 Troph of juv./adults from 2 studies.
Ref.
From individual food items 4.18 0.57 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 02.27.03
Modified by Luna, Susan M. on 03.27.15
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