Ecology of Moolgarda seheli
 
Main Ref. Harrison, I.J. and H. Senou, 1997
Remarks Inhabits coastal waters but enters estuaries and rivers. Forms schools. Feeds on microalgae, filamentous algae, forams, diatoms, and detritus associated with sand and mud.

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 Moolgarda seheli may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Blaber, S.J.M., 1976
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit Ref. Blaber, S.J.M., 1977
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 2.32 0.14 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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