D'Arros pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit coral reef flats at depths of less than 3 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 - 23. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for D'Arros pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 16°N - 24°S West Pacific: Mozambique to Queensland, Australia; Guam in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | D'Arros Pipefish · D’Arros Pipefish · Whiteface Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Arrosova |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 达罗环宇海龙 · 達羅環宇海龍 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syngnathus darrosanus | Dawson & Randall | 1975 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus lumbricoides | Maugé | 1981 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect D'Arros pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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