Ecology of Caspiomyzon wagneri
 
Main Ref. Holcík, J., 1986
Remarks Non-parasitic lamprey. Ammocoetes live in detritus-rich sands and clay sediments. They feed on diatoms and detritus. Ammocoetes larvae get up to 2-4 years old (Ref. 59043) and reach up to 13 mm TL. Metamorphosing individuals do not feed at all. The feeding habits of adults remain obscure but are assumed to not be herbivorous (RF). In the intestines of adults, only the remains of algae and higher plants are found. However, they may also feed on dead fish and are known to attach themselves to trout, presumably for transport. A 22% reduction in total length occurs from the pre-spawning to the spawning period. Adults die after spawning.

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 Caspiomyzon wagneri may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand ( fine, );
Substrate Ref. Kottelat, M. and J. Freyhof, 2007
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up)
Feeding type Ref. Holcík, J., 1986
Feeding habit feeding on dead animals (scavenger)
Feeding habit Ref.
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 4.00 1.00 Adults are presumed to be scavengers (RF)
Ref.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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