Ecology of Paracytherois flexuosa
 
Main Ref. Sciuto, F. and A. Rosso, 2015
Remarks Recorded from bioconstructions dominated by Madrepora oculata and Desmophyllum pertusum colonies. Dwells in shelf environments rich in plants and/or biodetritus, and in deep biotopes.

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 Paracytherois flexuosa may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom: ooze ( detritus, organic );
Substrate Ref. Sciuto, F. and A. Rosso, 2015
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Sciuto, F. and A. Rosso, 2015
Associations
Associated with Madrepora oculata; Desmophyllum pertusum.
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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