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Ecology of Uropterygius micropterus
 
Main Ref. Chen, H.-M., K.-T. Shao and C.T. Chen, 1994
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 Uropterygius micropterus may be found.
Remarks Abundant on rubble areas of intertidal reef flats. Feeds on small crustaceans and probably on small fishes as well.

Substrate

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

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Chen, H.-M., K.-T. Shao and C.T. Chen, 1994
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Chen, H.-M., K.-T. Shao and C.T. Chen, 1994
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 3.50 0.50 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 12.17.00
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