Ecology Summary - Xyrichtys novacula
Ecology of Xyrichtys novacula
 
Main Ref. Schneider, W., 1990
Remarks Usually inhabits sandy seabeds of coastal areas. Feeds by shattering shells of gastropods and bivalves using their front teeth with powerful jaws (Ref. 127613).

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 Xyrichtys novacula may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrate Ref. Üstüner, H., M. Gökoğlu, E.K. Çetin, D. Yılmaz, B. Sarıgöl and H. Özcan, 2018
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Randall, J.E., 1967
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Randall, J.E., 1967
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition 3.51 0.09 Troph of juv./adults from 2 studies.
From individual food items 3.54 0.38 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref. Cardinale, M., F. Colloca and G.D. Ardizzone, 1997
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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