Ecology of Hexatrygon bickelli
 
Main Ref. Compagno, L.J.V. and P.R. Last, 1999
Distribution
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 Hexatrygon bickelli may be found.
Remarks Inhabits soft bottoms of upper continental slopes (Ref. 9906, 75154). Feeding habits unknown (Ref. 9906). Strong protractile mouth is likely to be used for removing prey from the substrate (Ref. 39766). Probably caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 9906).

Substrate

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom
Substrate Ref. Compagno, L.J.V. and P.R. Last, 1999
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type ref
Feeding habit
Feeding habit ref
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 07.18.05
Modified by OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen on 08.04.08
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