Short-bodied pipefish
📖 Overview
Occur on the continental shelf . Found in tide pool, seagrass, and coral reef areas. Ovoviviparous . The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 3.5-4.0 cm SL . Also found in lagoons and seaward reefs (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 26; Anal soft rays: 4. Dark brown with parallel of small black spots in series along trunk, and some white speckles . : eel-like; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-bodied pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 25 m . Tropical; 30°N - 30°S East Africa to the Society Islands, north to the Philippines and Guam, south to northern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choeroichthys valencienni | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Dooryichthys brachysoma | Bleeker | 1855 | Synonym |
| Doryichthys serialis | Günther | 1884 | Synonym |
| Doryichthys valenciennii | Kaup | 1856 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus brachysoma | Bleeker | 1855 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Short-bodied pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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