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Ecology of Prognathodes aculeatus
 
Main Ref. Birkeland, C. and S. Neudecker, 1981
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 Prognathodes aculeatus may be found.
Remarks Inhabit deep coral-rich reefs and drop-offs (Ref. 47838). Often seen nibbling on the tube feet of sea urchins or the tentacles of tubeworms (Ref. 9710). Unlike some chaetodonts it does not pick parasites from the bodies of other fishes (Ref. 5521). Solitary, sometimes in pairs (Ref. 47838). Feed on small invertebrates. Seek refuge when approached (Ref. 47838). Forages on entire discreet individuals of polychaetes, crustaceans and eggs (Ref. 8930)

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Birkeland, C. and S. Neudecker, 1981
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Birkeland, C. and S. Neudecker, 1981
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.36 0.18 3.10 0.19 Troph of juv./adults from 2 studies.
Ref. Birkeland, C. and S. Neudecker, 1981
From individual food items 3.50 0.37 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita on 01.31.95
Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 12.21.07
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