Sculptured pipefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits intertidal reef flats. Also found in seagrass habitats to few meters depth . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 4.6 cm SL . Seen in lagoons and seaward reefs in 0-6 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 34; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. Short-snouted; dark, blackish brown with small black spots and small white ocelli in parallel series along trunk, and some white speckles over the back . Males are characterized by vertical row of silver spots (Ref 1602). : eel-like; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sculptured pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sculptured pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 6 m . Tropical; 35°N - 25°S East Africa to the Line, Society (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sculptured Pipefish |
| 🌍AFR | Gegraveerde Pypvis |
| 🌍CES | jehla zdobená |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Veistosneula |
| 🇫🇷French | Syngnathe sculpté |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Chigoyoji · チゴヨウジ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Резной хероихт |
| 🌍TAH | tia'i pape |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 彫紋海龍 · 彫紋豬海龍 · 海龍 · 豬海龍 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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