Davao pughead pipefish
📖 Overview
Planktonic fish taken within upper 200 m over depths of 610 to 7,120 m, whereas metamorphosed demersal examples are from coral habitats in 1.8 to 8 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Apparently associates with live corals, including Galaxea fascicularis (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 26. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Davao pughead pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical West Pacific: Kenya (near Mombasa) and from the Philippines southeastward to Fiji.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Davao Pughead Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla filipínská |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Shuyajirichin-yojiuo · シューヤジリチンヨウジウオ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 达澳鳗海龙 · 達澳鰻海龍 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichthyocampus davaoensis | Herald | 1953 | Synonym |
| Siokunichthys davaoensis | Herald | 1953 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Davao pughead pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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