Ecology of Acanthanectes rufus
 
Main Ref. Holleman, W. and C.D. Buxton, 1993
Remarks A benthic species in reefs (at least 10 m deep) with low to medium relief and substratum covered by encrusting, sessile, filter-feeding ascidians, sponges, bryozoans and octocorals. Based on jaw morphology and material from stomach, may have a similar diet as Cremnochorites capensis which is a carnivore, feeding on small crustaceans, mainly amphipods and isopods. Based on difference in caphalic lateral systems A. hystrix and A. rufus possible exhibits resource partitioning (Ref. 35802).

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 Acanthanectes rufus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with Encrusting, sessile, filter-feeding ascidians, sponges, bryozoans and octocorals.
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
Feeding habit Ref.
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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