Ecology of Gasteropelecus maculatus
 
Main Ref. Galvis, G., J.I. Mojica and M. Camargo, 1997
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 Gasteropelecus maculatus may be found.
Remarks Feeds on small crustaceans, larvae and mosquitos.

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 Galvis, G., J.I. Mojica and M. Camargo, 1997
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit ref Galvis, G., J.I. Mojica and M. Camargo, 1997
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 3.26 0.40 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 12.21.00
Modified by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 01.11.01
Checked by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 01.11.01
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