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Ecology of Odontaspis ferox
 
Main Ref. Compagno, L.J.V., 1984
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 Odontaspis ferox may be found.
Remarks Found on or near the bottom of the continental and insular shelves and upper slopes (Ref. 6871) in 13-420 m (Ref. 58472). Sometimes in shallow water (Ref. 6871). Benthopelagic at 13-420 m (Ref. 58302). Feeds on small bony fishes, squids, and crustaceans (Ref. 13568). Uses its long body cavity and large, oily liver to regulate buoyancy.

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Compagno, L.J.V. and V.H. Niem, 1998
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Compagno, L.J.V. and V.H. Niem, 1998
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 4.16 0.56 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 10.19.00
Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 07.16.07
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