Ecology of Teixeirichthys jordani
 
Main Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Remarks Feed mainly on crustaceans and fish eggs. Reported to utilize small rock outcrops and debris for nesting (Ref. 128523).

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 Teixeirichthys jordani may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrate Ref. To, A.W.L., K.S.H. Ching and S.K.H. Shea, 2013
Special habitats Beds: sea grass;
Special habitats Ref. To, A.W.L., K.S.H. Ching and S.K.H. Shea, 2013

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen, 1993
Feeding habit selective plankton feeding
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 3.40 0.45 Tentative trophic level derived from 1 + troph of a single food item
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. oophagy)
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