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Ecology of Microlipophrys nigriceps
 
Main Ref. Zander, C.D., 1986
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 Microlipophrys nigriceps may be found.
Remarks Occurs in caves and other dimly lit biotopes. Active during daytime. Feeds mainly on small sessile invertebrates and algae, to a lesser extent on harpacticoids (Ref. 5981).

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type ref Zander, C.D., 1986
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit ref Zander, C.D., 1986
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.18 2.92 0.06 Troph of adults from 1 study.
Ref. Goldschmid, A., K. Kotrschal and P. Wirtz, 1984
From individual food items 2.84 0.18 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 01.17.01
Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 09.28.04
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