How are stingray communities distributed across tropical intertidal sandflats and which environmental factors influence their habitat use? (Old ID 27358)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Stingrays are important meso-predators in coastal habitats around the world that impact biotic communities and structure physical environments. However, broad spatial assessments of ray habitat use are lacking, resulting in poor understanding of their ecological value and how to implement effective management strategies. The project aims to assess how the composition of stingray communities varies across tropical intertidal sandflats and which environmental variables (including prey availability) influence their distribution patterns. This goal is divided into five research objectives whose outcomes will improve habitat use models for intertidal rays and investigate important aspects of ray foraging and movement behaviours.
Date
01 Jul 2021 - 15 Mar 2025
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Predator-prey;Habitat use;stingray;Intertidal sandflat;Animal distribution
Funding Body
Ecological Society of Australia
Amount
17465
Project Team
Marcus Sheaves;Michael Bradley;Carlo Mattone;Adam Barnett