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Ecology of Squatina squatina
 
Main Ref. Ellis, J.R., M.G. Pawson and S.E. Shackley, 1996
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 Squatina squatina may be found.
Remarks Cryptic ambush predator that may remain motionless for long periods of time, usually buried under sand or mud with only its eyes protruding (Ref. 247). Waits until potential prey is within striking distance before lunging for it (Ref. 88171).

Substrate

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
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 Ellis, J.R., M.G. Pawson and S.E. Shackley, 1996
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit ref
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 4.05 0.50 4.00 0.61 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
Ref. Cortés, E., 1999
From individual food items 4.07 0.68 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 06.17.99
Modified by Franke, Andrea on 03.19.15
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