Ecology of Cymbiola nobilis
 
Main Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008
Remarks Inhabits sandy reef flats and feeds on bivalves.

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 Cymbiola nobilis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand;
Substrate Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008
Special habitats Coral Reefs: reef flats;
Special habitats Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008
Feeding habit hunting macrofauna (predator)
Feeding habit Ref. Chou, L.M. and K.S. Tan, 2008

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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