Pugnose pipefish
📖 Overview
A semi-pelagic and insular species commonly found in shallow turtle-grass beds . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pugnose pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; 33°N - 7°N North Carolina, USA and Bermuda to the West Indies; extending to northern South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | American Pugnose Pipefish · Duncker's Pipefish · Pugnose Pipefish · Snub-nosed Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla západoatlantská |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Mopsineula |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cachimbo |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cornetica Enana · Pez Pina Ñato · pez pipa ñato · trompetero nariz-corto |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 邓氏渊海龙 · 鄧氏淵海龍 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corythoichthys bermudensis | Beebe & Tee-van | 1932 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus dunckeri | Metzelaar | 1919 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pugnose pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 83 records indexed .
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