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Diadromous Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Flat-nosed pipepfish

Coelonotus argulus Peters, 1855
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs in coastal rivers, streams, and estuaries . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 9.7 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Coelonotus argulus
Authority
Peters, 1855
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Coelonotus
Coelonotus
Species
Flat-nosed pipepfish
Coelonotus argulus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 49; Anal soft rays: 3. Body rings: Trunk 16 to 17; tail 36 to 39.: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flat-nosed pipepfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 32 m . Tropical; 5°S - 20°S north to New Guinea, south to the Society Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00095 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
15cm
Dorsal Rays
49
Anal Rays
3

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Peters, 1855

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