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Ecology of Rimapenaeus constrictus
 
Main Ref. Holthuis, L.B., 1980
Remarks This is an oceanic, demersal species found up to 130 meters in depth (Ref. 103831). Occurs in unconsolidated sublittoral sediments (Ref. 105332). Bottom sand or mud and shells (Ref. 8). Also found in seagrass (Ref. 102062). Preyed upon bony fishes (Refs. 34001, 105209, 105210). Known as a filter-feeder and zooplanktivore (Ref. 128410). In general, the majority of penaeids are omnivorous or detritus feeders (Ref. 105082).

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 Rimapenaeus constrictus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; demersal; Soft Bottom: sand; mud; Hard Bottom: rubble;
Substrate Ref. Holthuis, L.B., 1980
Special habitats Beds: sea grass;
Special habitats Ref. Arrivillaga, A. and D.M. Baltz, 1999

Associations

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

feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. De Medeiros, L.L.L., 2022
Feeding habit filtering plankton
Feeding habit Ref. De Medeiros, L.L.L., 2022

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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