Ecology of Cyclichthys spilostylus
 
Main Ref. Leis, J.M., 1986
Remarks Found in coastal waters in the vicinity of reefs. Nocturnal and solitary (Also Ref. 127989), usually found under ledges during the day. Juveniles pelagic . Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates (Also Ref. 127989). Dwells in benthic rocky substrates (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 Cyclichthys spilostylus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic; Hard Bottom: rocky;
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.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Leis, J.M., 2001
Feeding habit variable
Feeding habit Ref. Leis, J.M., 2001
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 3.46 0.41 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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