Corrugated pipefish
📖 Overview
Found on coral reefs of inshore waters . Live openly on muddy or silty substrates . Benthic species . Ovoviviparous . Males carry the eggs in their brood pouches .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 35; Anal soft rays: 3. Head raised with ridge from behind eyes. Indistinct dark bars below head . : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Corrugated pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Corrugated pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 25 m . Tropical Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: Andaman Sea to Vanuatu.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhanotia corrugatus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Bhanotia sewelli | Hora | 1926 | Synonym |
| Corythoichthys corrugatus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Corythoichthys fasciculatus | Kaup | 1853 | Heterotypic |
| Syngnathus corrugatus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus fasciolatus | Duméril | 1870 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus uncinatus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus uncinatus uncinatus | Weber | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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