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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Muiron pipefish

Choeroichthys latispinosus Dawson, 1978
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100

📖 Overview

Occurs in coral reef of inshore waters. Benthic species . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Choeroichthys latispinosus
Authority
Dawson, 1978
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Muiron pipefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Muiron pipefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 8 m . Tropical South Murion Island, Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dawson, 1978

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