Ecology of Aglaophamus dibranchis
 
Main Ref. Wehe, T. and D. Fiege, 2002
Remarks Holotype was collected from a sandy bottom (Ref. 107787). Members of the family Nephtyidae are considered active subsurface carnivores, although some are reported to be surface deposit-feeders (Refs. 108042, 108233).

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 Aglaophamus dibranchis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref. Tan, L.T. and L.M. Chou, 1993
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)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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