Redstripe pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults usually occur in caves or among rocks at depths from 6.1 to 48.8 m . Observed cleaning a cardinal fish (Apogon evermanni) and a moray eel (Gymnothorax sp.). Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Solitary and secretive (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Redstripe pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 128 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Baldwin's Pipefish · Redstripe Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Baldwinova |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Punajuovaneula |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cachimbo-vermelho |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doryrhamphus baldwini | Herald & Randall | 1972 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Redstripe pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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