Ecology Summary - Jupiaba iasy
Ecology of Jupiaba iasy
 
Main Ref. Netto-Ferreira, A.L., A.M. Zanata, J.L.O. Birindelli and L.M. Sousa, 2009
Remarks Specimens of Jupiaba iasy were collected in sandy beaches in both rio Teles Pires and rio Jamanxim. Analysis of the stomach contents of four c&s paratypes (32.0–40.1 mm SL) revealed presence of mayfly nymphs, chironomid larvae, pupae and adults, caddis fly larvae, a staphylinid beetle, unidentified insect fragments, fish tissue, scales, sediment, and unidentified plant fragments. The higher amount of autochthonous benthic insects eaten by the examined specimens, suggests that Jupiaba iasy explores the bottom and has a tendency towards insectivory, although it also feed on plants.

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 Jupiaba iasy may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Soft Bottom
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Netto-Ferreira, A.L., A.M. Zanata, J.L.O. Birindelli and L.M. Sousa, 2009
Feeding habit
Feeding habit Ref.
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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