Ecology of Parapenaeus longirostris
 
Main Ref. Holthuis, L.B., 1980
Remarks Prefers mud or muddy sand substrates (Ref. 8). Juveniles settle at around 100 m, though can be detected up to 300 m, while larger individuals are always found deeper than 350 m (Ref. 80253). Feeds on benthic organisms (clams, mysids and small crangonids; Ref. 434). Also occurs in pelagic depths between 100 to 200 m (Ref. 92299). Opportunistic predator (Ref. 112170).

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 Parapenaeus longirostris may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; demersal; Pelagic; Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref. Bianchi, G., K.E. Carpenter, J.-P. Roux, F.J. Molloy, D. Boyer and H.J. Boyer, 1999
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Holthuis, L.B., 1980
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Mori, M., P. Sartor and F. Biagi, 2000

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition clams, mysids, crangonids
From individual food items 3.68 0.53 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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