Ecology of Amphiprion sandaracinos
 
Main Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Remarks Adults occurs in lagoon and outer reefs in pairs and small groups (Ref. 48636). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35413, 35418, 35420, 37816). Diurnal species (Ref. 113699).

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 Amphiprion sandaracinos may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs: lagoons;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Fautin, D.G. and G.R. Allen, 1992
Associations commensalism;
Associated with commensal with the anemone Stoichactis giganteum, and S. mertensii.
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Feeding habit grazing on aquatic plants
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
From individual food items 2.71 0.30 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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