Ecology Summary - Epinephelus areolatus
Ecologia de Epinephelus areolatus
 
Ref. principal Kailola, P.J., M.J. Williams, P.C. Stewart, R.E. Reichelt, A. McNee and C. Grieve, 1993
Notas Usually found in seagrass beds or on fine sediment bottoms near rocky reefs, dead coral, or alcyonarians (Refs. 5222, 9773), in shallow continental shelf waters (Ref. 27353). Juveniles are common at water depths to 80 m (Ref. 6390). Probably spawn during restricted periods and form aggregations when doing so (Ref. 27352). Eggs and early larvae are probably pelagic (Ref. 6390). Feed on fish and benthic invertebrates, primarily prawns and crabs (Ref. 4787, 27354). Feed in water to more than 100 m depth (Ref. 27354). Probably make frequent use of shelters, suggesting an 'ambush' method of feeding (Refs. 6390, 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
  • Estuários/lagunas/áreas estuarinas
  • manguezais
  • pântanos/brejos
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • Cavernas
  • exclusivamente
Highighted items on the list are where Epinephelus areolatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrato Benthic; Soft Bottom: sand; silt; Hard Bottom;
Substrate Ref. Broad, G., 2003
Habitats especiais Beds: sea grass; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Broad, G., 2003

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Alimentação

Tipo de alimentação mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Randall, J.E. and P.C. Heemstra, 1991
Hábito alimentar hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Randall, J.E. and P.C. Heemstra, 1991
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Amostra original População virgem (não pescada) Nota
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
Da composição da dieta 3.74 0.30 3.46 0.46 Troph of juv./adults from 2 studies.
Dos itens alimentares individuais 3.90 0.66 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref. Salini, J.P., S.J.M. Blaber and D.T`. Brewer, 1994
(p.ex. 346)
(p.ex. oophagy)
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