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Ecology of Eriphia smithii
 
Main Ref. Ng, P.K.L., 1998
Remarks Inhabits reefs. Subtropical and tropical climates (Ref. 343). Found on cliff holes and crevices. Active at both diurnal and nocturnal low tides, foraging from the rocky and soft substrates. Exhibits algal grazing during the day and predation, specifically at night, on crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 76500). Largely an opportunistic feeder (Ref. 102732). Inhabits shallow waters, in reefs and rocky substrates. Takes shelter in crevices and holes (Ref. 9773).

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 Eriphia smithii may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. Vannini, M., G. Chelazzi and F. Gherardi, 1989
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Vannini, M., G. Chelazzi and F. Gherardi, 1989

Associations

Ref. Ng, P.K.L., 1998
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Vannini, M., G. Chelazzi and F. Gherardi, 1989
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit Ref. Vannini, M., G. Chelazzi and F. Gherardi, 1989

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 3.39 0.52 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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