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Ecology of Elops saurus
 
Main Ref. Sierra, L.M., R. Claro and O.A. Popova, 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 Elops saurus may be found.
Remarks Occur in shallow neritic areas, over muddy bottoms (Ref. 5217). Also found in brackish estuaries and juveniles are common in lagoons and hyper-saline bays (Ref. 5217) and coral reefs (Ref. 58534). Form large schools close to the shore (Ref. 9987). Feed mainly on crustaceans and small fishes.

Substrate

Substrate Soft Bottom: mud;
Substrate Ref. Martin, F.D. and J.W. Patus, 1984
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 Sierra, L.M., R. Claro and O.A. Popova, 1994
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Austin, H. and S. Austin, 1971
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.49 0.32 3.85 0.62 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
Ref. Sierra, L.M., R. Claro and O.A. Popova, 1994
From individual food items 4.11 0.71 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 04.02.98
Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen on 03.19.08
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