Ecology of Chimaera phantasma
 
Main Ref. De la Paz, R.M. and R. Interior, 1979
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 Chimaera phantasma may be found.
Remarks Found in continental shelves and upper slopes. Feeds mainly on small benthic animals. Also in Ref. 9137.

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 Masuda, H., C. Araga and T. Yoshino, 1975
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Masuda, H., C. Araga and T. Yoshino, 1975
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 3.48 0.42 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 11.22.00
Modified by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 05.25.01
Checked by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 05.25.01
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