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Ecology of Cronius ruber
 
Main Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981
Remarks Benthopelagic (Ref. 97531). Occurs from the intertidal zone to a depth of 38 m, common at depths less than 20 m. Inhabits different kinds of bottom, usually covered with algae, ascidia, etc. (Ref 435). Found on sandy beaches, rocky areas as well as those with gravel (Ref. 104219). Also occurs in tide pools and rock rubble in sublittoral areas (Ref. 106321). In general, portunid crabs are reported to be mainly carnivorous (Ref. 72665).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Cronius ruber may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; demersal; Soft Bottom: sand; Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. de Melo, G.A. and V.G. Veloso, 2005
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed;
Special habitats Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981

Associations

Ref. McDermott, J.J., 1998
Associations symbiosis;
Associated with Hemigrapsus sanguineus (crab); Schizoporella unicornis (bryozoan) (Ref. 104159); Condylactis gigantea (sea anemone) (Ref. 105309).
Association remarks Symbiotic with Condylactis gigantea (Ref. 105309).
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Choy, S.C., 1986
Feeding habit
Feeding habit Ref.

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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