Ecology Summary - Leiuranus semicinctus
Ecologia di Leiuranus semicinctus
 
Rif. principale. Thollot, P., 1996
Osservazioni Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 58534). Occurs in sandy areas and seagrass beds of both lagoon and seaward reefs. Uses its stiff pointed tail to rapidly burrow backwards into the sand when frightened (Ref. 37816). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on sand-dwelling fishes and crabs and prawns. Sometimes fully exposed when searching for prey (Ref. 30874). Rises to the surface to spawn (Ref. 37816).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • zona sopralitorale
  • zona litoranea
  • zona sublitorale
  • epipelagico
  • mesopelagico
  • epipelagico
  • abissopelagico
  • adepto
  • estuari/lagune/ mari salmastri
  • mangrovie
  • paludi
  • fiumi/flussi
  • laghi/stagni
  • grotte
  • esclusivamente nelle grotte
Highighted items on the list are where Leiuranus semicinctus may be found.

Habitat

Substrato Benthic; Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrato Rif. Myers, R.F., 1999
Habitat speciali Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs: lagoons;
Habitat speciali Rif. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

Associazioni

Fonte Biblio.
Associazioni
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Osservazioni dell'associazione
Parassitismo

Alimentazione

Tipo di alimentazione mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Tipo di alimentazione Rif. Thollot, P., 1996
Abitudini alimentari hunting macrofauna (predator)
Abitudini alimentari Rif. Thollot, P., 1996
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Campione originale Popolazione non pescata Commento
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
Dalla composizione della dieta 3.06 0.26 3.06 0.26 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
Da singoli alimenti 3.50 0.37 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
Fonte Biblio. Harmelin-Vivien, M.L., 1979
(es. 9948)
(es. oophagy)
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