Ecology of Neoechinorhynchus rutili
 
Main Ref. Hansson, H.G., 1998
Remarks Host of this parasite is Oncorhynchus species (Ref. 94010).

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 Neoechinorhynchus rutili may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref. Arai, H.P., 1969
Special habitats Other habitats: vertebrates (Refer to associated with field.);
Special habitats Ref. Arai, H.P., 1969

Associations

Ref. Valtonen, T.E. and D.W.T. Crompton, 1990
Associations parasitism;
Associated with freshwater fishes and eels (Ref. 429), Oncorhyochus keta, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus nerka.
Association remarks
Parasitism inside host (Intestine (Ref. 94010). Refer to associated with field.)

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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