Ecology of Saurida undosquamis
 
Main Ref. Venkata Subba Rao, K., 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 Saurida undosquamis may be found.
Remarks Indo-west Pacific Region, in sandy or muddy areas (Ref. 9137). Found on the sublittoral zone above 100 m over sand or mud bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 11228, 11230); also inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 58534). Occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). Feeds on fishes (Ref. 26908), (anchovy and red mullet Mullus surmuletus), crustaceans, and other invertebrates (Ref. 5213). A carnivore (Ref. 9137).

Substrate

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom
Substrate Ref. Hoese, D.F., D.J. Bray, J.R. Paxton and G.R. Allen, 2006
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 Venkata Subba Rao, K., 1981
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 4.46 0.38 4.18 0.62 Troph of juv./adults from 3 studies.
Ref. Venkata Subba Rao, K., 1981
From individual food items 4.25 0.79 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 04.06.95
Modified by OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 09.02.08
Checked by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 05.28.01
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