Ecology of Pelecus cultratus
 
Main Ref. Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 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 Pelecus cultratus may be found.
Remarks Feeds on benthic and planktonic organisms (Ref. 9037).

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 Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 1984
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Schiemer, F. and W. Wieser, 1992
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.33 0.42
Ref. Bekbergenov, Z. and N.I. Sagitov, 1984
From individual food items 3.56 0.53 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 03.29.95
Modified by Luna, Susan M. on 03.19.15
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