Ecology of Nematalosa erebi
 
Main Ref. Whitehead, P.J.P., 1985
Remarks Both larval and juvenile bony bream are pelagic (Ref. 26397). Juveniles feed on zooplankton initially then at 5-6 cm length, they switch to a diet of detritus and algae (Ref. 26401). The young are often found near macrophytes and other submerged terrestial vegetation. During the day, they are found in groups in shallow backwaters or bays (Ref. 26399). Adults in general, live in a variety of habitats including shallow backwaters and artesian bones, over mud, clay, and sand. Also floodplain, lagoons, main river channels, and sandy lowland creeks in still or flowing water or clear to very turbid waters. Adults prefer open water (Ref. 6390).

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 Nematalosa erebi may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

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Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Kailola, P.J., M.J. Williams, P.C. Stewart, R.E. Reichelt, A. McNee and C. Grieve, 1993
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Kailola, P.J., M.J. Williams, P.C. Stewart, R.E. Reichelt, A. McNee and C. Grieve, 1993
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 2.80 0.29 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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