Ocellate pipefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits rubble patches of shallow sheltered reefs . Found to a depth of 12 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 25; Anal soft rays: 4. Has a color pattern very similar to C. schultzi. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocellate pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 12 m . Tropical; 9°N - 24°S Central Pacific: Celebes and Philippines to Palau, the Solomon Islands, and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ocellate Pipefish · Ocellated pipefish · Orange-spotted pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla očkovaná |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce ago ocellato |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 晴斑冠海龍 · 晴斑冠海龙 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ocellate pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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