Ecology of Odonus niger
 
Main Ref. Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene, 1990
Remarks Occurs in current-swept seaward coral reefs. Usually forms aggregations and feeds on zooplankton as well as sponges (Also Ref. 9773). Juveniles associated with isolated patches of rubble or crevices with proper-sized shelter holes (Ref. 1602). Inhabits shallow coastal waters and coral reefs. Also preys upon benthic fauna, preferably sedentary species such as sponges (Ref. 9773).

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 Odonus niger may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Letourneur, Y., P. Chabanet, P. Durville, M. Taquet, E. Teissier, M. Parmentier, J.-C. Quéro and K. Pothin, 2004
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Matsuura, K., 2001
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit Ref. Matsuura, K., 2001
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 3.35 0.41 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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