Ecology of Stichopus noctivagus
 
Main Ref. Kerr, A.M., K. Netchy and A.M. Gawel, 2006
Remarks This nocturnal species inhabits areas with sandy rubble substrates in forereef slopes. They are usually found in deeper waters.

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 Stichopus noctivagus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand; Hard Bottom: rubble;
Substrate Ref. Kerr, A.M., K. Netchy and A.M. Gawel, 2006
Special habitats Coral Reefs: reef slope/drop-offs;
Special habitats Ref. Kerr, A.M., K. Netchy and A.M. Gawel, 2006

Associations

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Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
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Feeding habit
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Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
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(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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