Pugheaded pipefish
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelf . Associated with dendrophyllid corals and the coral Galaxea musicalis . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal fin, pectoral fins, and elongate snout are lost upon metamorphosis to demersal stage. Rings: 17+44-46.: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pugheaded pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pugheaded pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical; 9°N - 23°S Central Pacific: Palau.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Braun's Pughead Pipefish · Braun’s Pughead Pipefish · Eel Pipefish · Pugheaded Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Braunova |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Töppöneula |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce ago di Braun |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Chin-yojiuo · チンヨウジウオ |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez pipa de Braun |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 勃氏鰻海龍 · 勃氏鳗海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enchelyocampus brauni | Dawson & Allen | 1978 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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