Brown-banded pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral reefs . Also found in lagoons and seaward reefs . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 5.0-5.5 cm SL . Monogamous and always in home-ranging pairs, that is they do not defend an exclusive territory .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 30; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown-banded pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brown-banded pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and genetic . Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 31 m . Tropical; 35°N - 25°S West Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corythoichutys amplexus | Dawson & Randall | 1975 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 21 records indexed .
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