Ecology of Synalpheus rathbunae
 
Main Ref. Coelho Filho, P.A., 2004
Remarks Found in rubble (Ref. 86613) and coarse calcareous bottoms (Ref. 79730). Also on seagrass and other submerged vegetation (Ref. 97531). Exhibits eusociality (Ref. 86620).

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 rathbunae may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand ( coarse, ); Hard Bottom: rubble;
Substrate Ref. Coelho Filho, P.A., 2006
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 Xestospongia rosariensis.
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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