Ecology of Ophionereis reticulata
 
Main Ref. Hendler, G. and D.L. Pawson, 2000
Remarks This is an intertidal and subtidal species found in rocky bottoms, seagrass beds and coral reefs (Ref. 83942), specifically on corals Porites sp. and Madracis sp., and rubble (Ref. 86568).

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 Ophionereis reticulata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. Hendler, G. and B.S. Littman, 1986
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs: reef slope/drop-offs; reef flats; lagoons;
Special habitats Ref. Hotchkiss, F.H., 1982

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
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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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