Fringed pipefish
📖 Overview
Fringed pipefish (Anarchopterus criniger), first described by Bean & Dresel, 1884 is a small fish in the family Syngnathidae (order Syngnathiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Syngnathidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fringed pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical North Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fringed pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla tenoučká |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cachimbo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | pez pipa orlado |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 原鰭海龍 · 原鳍海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? criniger | Bean & Dresel | 1884 | Synonym |
| Micrognathus criniger | Bean & Dresel | 1884 | Synonym |
| Siphostoma crinigerum | Bean & Dresel | 1884 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Fringed pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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