Ecology of Apanthura sandalensis
 
Main Ref. Schotte, M., B.F. Kensley and S. Shilling, 1995
Remarks Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3113). Anthurideans are considered mainly carnivores, feeding on small invertebrates (Ref. 107159).

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 Apanthura sandalensis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrate Ref. Müller, H.G., 1994
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. Light, S.F. and J.T. Carlton, 2007
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Light, S.F. and J.T. Carlton, 2007

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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