Ecology of Haliotis clathrata
 
Main Ref. Smith, B.D., 2003
Remarks Inhabits wave exposed rocky shores. Feeds on epilithic algae by grazing (Ref. 85382).

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 Haliotis clathrata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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

feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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