Ecology of Philometra ocularis
 
Main Ref. Justine, J.-L., 2007
Remarks Parasitic on Epinephelus and Variola species.

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 Philometra ocularis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Other habitats: vertebrates (Refer to associations.);
Special habitats Ref. Justine, J.-L., 2007

Associations

Ref. Justine, J.-L., 2007
Associations parasitism;
Associated with Epinephelus coioides; Epinephelus cyanopodus; Epinephelus rivulatus; Variola louti.
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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