Ecology of Heniochus acuminatus
 
Main Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Remarks Occur inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabit rocky and coral reefs (Also Ref. 9773) in the Indo-Pacific (Ref. 9137). Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs (Refs. 1602, 48636, 9773). Plantivorous species that generally remain within a few meters of the reef. Juveniles may sometimes pick on parasites on the epidermis of other fish (Refs. 5503, 9773). Encountered singly (Also Ref. 129713), in pairs, or small groups, and usually swim close to the bottom (Ref. 54301). Forms schools when feeding. Feeds on zooplankton, amphipods, and small invertebrates (Ref. 9773).

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 Heniochus acuminatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom: sand; mud; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Letourneur, Y., P. Chabanet, P. Durville, M. Taquet, E. Teissier, M. Parmentier, J.-C. Quéro and K. Pothin, 2004
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

Associations

Ref.
Associations solitary; schooling;
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 3.75 0.37 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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