Ecology Summary - Sphyraena chrysotaenia
Ecology of Sphyraena chrysotaenia
 
Main Ref. Boussellaa, W., L. Neifar, M.A. Goedknegt and D.W. Thieltges, 2018
Remarks Lives inshore (Ref. 122825, 122865), in the pelagic and demersal zones to a depth of 50 m (Ref. 122825). Found in Posidonia oceanica meadows (Ref. 122772). Schooling species. Feeds mainly on other schooling species such as clupeids and anchovies, supplemented by crustaceans. Benthopelagic (Ref. 127989).

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 Sphyraena chrysotaenia may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Pelagic;
Substrate Ref. Golani, D., E. Azurro, J. Dulčić, E. Massutí and L. Orsi-Relini, 2021
Special habitats Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Berkström, C., M. Gullström, R. Lindborg, A.W. Mwandya, S.A. Yahya, N. Kautsky and M. Nyström, 2012

Associations

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Feeding

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Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
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From diet composition
From individual food items
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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