Barred shortbody pipefish
📖 Overview
Found in sheltered reef habitats, usually in crevices with sponges and in depths over 10 m . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 3.8 cm SL. Solitary (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 26; Anal soft rays: 4. Pale white to yellowish with distinct black barring on the trunk, followed by spots on the tail . : eel-like; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barred shortbody pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 40 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Barred Short-bodied Pipefish · Barred Shortbody Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla kroužkovaná |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 带纹猪海龙 · 帶紋豬海龍 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barred shortbody pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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