Ecology of Conus striatus
 
Main Ref. Smith, B.D., 2003
Remarks Found also in shallow subtidal (Ref. 3204), with sandy substrates (Ref. 128042). A piscivore (Ref. 96679).

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 Conus striatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrate Ref. The Academy of Natural Sciences, 2006
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. The Academy of Natural Sciences, 2006

Associations

Ref. Smith, B.D., 2003
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Duda, T.F. Jr. and S.R. Palumbi, 2004
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Duda, T.F. Jr. and S.R. Palumbi, 2004

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 4.50 0.80 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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