Ecology of Clibanarius merguiensis
 
Main Ref. Davie, P.J.F., 2002
Remarks This common intertidal hermit crab inhabits seagrass beds, rocky shores, reef flats, and pebble beach. It is also found on coral rubble and sandy muddy substrates near mangrove areas (Ref. 81753).

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 Clibanarius merguiensis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand; mud; Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. Davie, P.J.F., 2002
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs: reef flats;
Special habitats Ref. Davie, P.J.F., 2002

Associations

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Parasitism

feeding

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Feeding habit
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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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