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Ecology of Nectamia fusca
 
Main Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Remarks Nocturnal species which occurs inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Feeds on zooplankton and benthic animals (Ref. 11889, 6110). Exhibits the black gut phenomenon. In nocturnal predators, it appears to serve to conceal bioluminiscent prey in the stomach cavity (Ref. 46685).

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 Nectamia fusca may be found.

Habitat

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

Associations

Fonte Biblio.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Commento
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.34 0.22 3.27 0.36 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
From individual food items 3.57 0.55 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Fonte Biblio. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
(es. 346)
(es. oophagy)
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