Ecology of Kyphosus cornelii
 
Main Ref. Clements, K.D. and J.H. Choat, 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 Kyphosus cornelii may be found.
Remarks Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154).

Substrate

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

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type ref Clements, K.D. and J.H. Choat, 1997
Feeding habit grazing on aquatic plants
Feeding habit ref Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 2.00 0.02
Ref. Clements, K.D. and J.H. Choat, 1997
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita on 02.10.99
Modified by OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 12.09.08
Checked by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 06.19.01
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