Ecology Summary - Brotula barbata
Ecologia de Brotula barbata
 
Ref. principal Nielsen, J.G., D.M. Cohen, D.F. Markle and C.R. Robins, 1999
Notas Adults benthopelagic (Ref. 34024) down to 650 m, but most often on the continental shelf (Ref. 3686), on sandy and muddy bottoms (Ref. 2683). Juveniles common in reefs (Ref. 34024). Smaller silvery specimens taken far out at sea in the epipelagic (Ref. 34024). Specimens caught in Jamaica below 200 m were reported to have caridean prawns in their guts (Ref. 112851).

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
  • Estuários/lagunas/áreas estuarinas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • Grutas
  • exclusivamente
Highighted items on the list are where Brotula barbata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Alimentação

Tipo de alimentação
Feeding type Ref.
Hábito alimentar
Feeding habit Ref.
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Amostra original População virgem (não pescada) Nota
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
Da composição da dieta
Dos itens alimentares individuais
Ref.
(ex. 346)
(ex. oophagy)
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