Ecology of Kuetzingiella elachistaeformis
 
Main Ref. Norris, J.N. and K.E. Bucher, 1982
Remarks Epiphytic; occurs on sands, pavement rock, and coral rubble, among corals and gorgonians at depths between 3 to 9 m (Ref. 87157).

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 Kuetzingiella elachistaeformis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; Soft Bottom: sand; Hard Bottom: rubble;
Substrate Ref. Norris, J.N. and K.E. Bucher, 1982
Special habitats Beds: rock; Corals: hard corals;
Special habitats Ref. Norris, J.N. and K.E. Bucher, 1982

Associations

Ref. Norris, J.N. and K.E. Bucher, 1982
Associations epiphytic;
Associated with Avrainvillea longicaulis (Ref. 87157)
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
Feeding habit Ref.

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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