Ecology of Macrophthalmus quadratus
 
Main Ref. Wada, K. and D. Wowor, 1990
Remarks Inhabits mangrove swamps (Ref. 103132) on pneumatophores or driftwood (Ref. 10133). Also on rocky shores in the intertidal zone, particularly in burrows on pebbly substrates under large stones or in rocky clefts (Ref. 103133). Forages on pneumatophores of Sonneratia alba and on substratum. Bark and macroalgae may be important food items (Ref. 103132).

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 Macrophthalmus quadratus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Komai, T., S. Goshima and M. Murai, 1995
Special habitats Beds: rock; Other habitats: burrows; vegetation ( roots/holdfast, driftwood );
Special habitats Ref. Komai, T., S. Goshima and M. Murai, 1995

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Wada, K. and D. Wowor, 1990
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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