Ecology of Pagurus excavatus
 
Main Ref. Macpherson, E. and N. Raventós, 2004
Remarks Mainly inhabits depths between 15 and 80 m, but sampled down to 450 m (Ref. 105609). Found on low slope sandy area (Ref. 105595) and mud (Ref. 105613). Scavenger (Ref. 52384). Symbiotic with sea anemones (Ref. 106082).

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 Pagurus excavatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref. Macpherson, E. and N. Raventós, 2004
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Tirelli, T., M. Gamba, D. Pessani and C.C. Tudge, 2013
Associations symbiosis;
Associated with sea anemones (Ref. 105609). Sea anemones Adamsia palliata, Calliactis parasitaca, Sagartiogeton undatus; zoanthid Epizoanthus incrustatus; hydrozoan Hydractinia echinata; polychaete Syllis ferrani (Ref. 106082).
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Cartes, J.E., P. Abello, D. Lloris, A. Carbonell, P. Torres, F. Maynou and L.G. de Sola, 2002
Feeding habit feeding on dead animals (scavenger)
Feeding habit Ref. Cartes, J.E., P. Abello, D. Lloris, A. Carbonell, P. Torres, F. Maynou and L.G. de Sola, 2002

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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