Broad-banded Pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults prefer depths of about 25 m or more and is easily overlooked . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Solitary or in pairs in caves and crevices (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal soft rays: 4. Broader bands and diagnostic caudal fin pattern . : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broad-banded Pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Broad-banded Pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 20 - 95 m . Deep-water north coast of Bali, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Broad-banded Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla širokopásá |
| 🇩🇪German | Breitband-Seenadel |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Punavyöneula |
| 🇫🇷French | Syngnathe à larges bandes |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cachimbo-de-Boyle |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doryrhamphus boylei | Kuiter | 1998 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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