Ecology Summary - Cubiceps baxteri
Ecology of Cubiceps baxteri
 
Main Ref. Gorelova, T.A., T.B. Agafonova and N.J. Lipskaya, 1994
Remarks An oceanic, epipelagic to mesopelagic species (Ref. 6891). Feeds mainly on salps (Ref. 33689).

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
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Cubiceps baxteri may be found.

Habitat

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. Gorelova, T.A., T.B. Agafonova and N.J. Lipskaya, 1994
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref.
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.41 0.35 3.36 0.41 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
From individual food items 3.40 0.45 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
Ref. Gorelova, T.A., T.B. Agafonova and N.J. Lipskaya, 1994
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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