Ecology of Ostorhinchus fasciatus
 
Main Ref. Yamashita, Y., N. Piamthipmanus and K. Mochizuki, 1987
Remarks Nocturnal species which occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf (Refs. 75154, 127989). Found in sandy and muddy places at inlets (Ref. 9137). Juveniles and/or adults are found in subtidal edge of mud flats and near inshore waters (Ref. 121464). Exhibits the black gut phenomenon. In nocturnal predators, it appears to serve to conceal bioluminiscent prey in the stomach cavity (Ref. 46685). Zooplanktivorous. Takes shelter among rocks and corals during the day (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 Ostorhinchus fasciatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Soft Bottom: mud;
Substrate Ref. Golani, D., E. Azurro, J. Dulčić, E. Massutí and L. Orsi-Relini, 2021
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Yamashita, Y., N. Piamthipmanus and K. Mochizuki, 1987
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
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 3.63 0.52 3.39 0.36 Troph of juv./adults from 1 study.
From individual food items 3.50 0.50 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
Ref. Yamashita, Y., N. Piamthipmanus and K. Mochizuki, 1987
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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