Ecology of Synalpheus pectiniger
 
Main Ref. Abele, L.G. and W. Kim, 1986
Remarks Inhabits canals of sponges (Ref. 83410). Also on seagrass and other submerged vegetation (Ref. 97531).

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 Synalpheus pectiniger may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile;
Substrate Ref. Abele, L.G. and W. Kim, 1986
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Other habitats: vegetation other invertebrates (sponges.);
Special habitats Ref. Duffy, J.E., 1992

Associations

Ref. Duffy, J.E., 1992
Associations commensalism;
Associated with Spheciosponia vesparium (Refs. 83410, 86613).
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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