Ecology Summary - Anotopterus nikparini
Écologie de Anotopterus nikparini
 
Réf. Princ. Ambrose, D.A., 1996
Remarques Found in a wide range of depths, sometimes near surface (Ref. 2850) to below 2,000 m. Larger adults inhabit colder water toward the poles, whereas, the young and smaller adults inhabit more temperate regions (Ref. 35956). Feed on mollusks, crustaceans, marine worms, coelenterates, salps, and fishes (Ref. 4525, 6885). Its distensible body wall and large stomach can accommodate prey up to half of its own length. Preyed upon by albacore, Pacific lancetfish, halibut, steelhead salmon, blue shark, pomfret, and whales (Ref. 6885).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • Estuaires/lagons/zones saumâtres
  • mangroves
  • marais
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • Grottes
  • exclusivement
Highighted items on the list are where Anotopterus nikparini may be found.

Habitat

Substrat
Substrate Ref.
Habitats spéciaux
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Réf.
Associations
Associé avec
Remarques sur les associations
Parasitisme

Prise alimentaire

Type de prise alimentaire mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Balanov, A.A. and V.I. Radchenko, 1998
Habitude alimentaire hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Balanov, A.A. and V.I. Radchenko, 1998
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Échantillon original Population non pêchée Remarque
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
À partir du régime alimentaire 4.50 0.50 4.29 0.69 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
À partir des éléments alimentaires 4.41 0.81 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Réf. Balanov, A.A. and V.I. Radchenko, 1998
(ex. 346)
(ex. oophagy)
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