Ecology of Diodon liturosus
 
Main Ref. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
Distribuzione
Marine - Neritic
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
Marine - Oceanic
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
Brackishwater
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
Freshwater
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Diodon liturosus may be found.
Remarks Inhabits reef edges and slopes (Ref. 6113). Hides in caves and ledges during the day and forages at night. Solitary. Feeds on crustaceans and molluscs (Ref. 9680).

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

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)
Original sample Unfished population Commento
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.42 0.58
Fonte Biblio. Sano, M., M. Shimizu and Y. Nose, 1984
From individual food items 3.50 0.37 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
(es. 346)
(es. cnidaria)
Inserito da Sa-a, Pascualita on 01.22.94
Modificato da OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 10.18.07
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