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Ecology of Pleuragramma antarctica
 
Main Ref. Pakhomov, E.A. and S.A. Pankratov, 1992
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 Pleuragramma antarctica may be found.
Remarks Adult Antarctic silverfish generally inhabit deeper waters than do juveniles (Ref. 6390). Juveniles are found near the surface, often in association with Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) swarms (Ref. 6390). Larvae inhabit surface waters for 2-3 years (Ref. 28932).

Substrate

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type ref Pakhomov, E.A. and S.A. Pankratov, 1992
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref Pakhomov, E.A. and S.A. Pankratov, 1992
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.23 0.33 3.00 0.00 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
Ref. Pakhomov, E.A. and S.A. Pankratov, 1992
From individual food items 3.32 0.44 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita on 03.20.95
Modified by Pablico, Grace Tolentino on 09.28.04
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