Yellowbanded pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults prefer muddy substrate and usually seen by divers in deep waters that are not disturbed by waves, but it enters shallow estuaries. Adults form pairs and usually swim along the bottom around large remote coral heads on mud slopes. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . An active cleaner . Solitary or pairs around isolated coral patches on sand/mud slopes (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 30; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowbanded pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 44 m . Tropical West Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doryrhamphus pessuliferus | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellowbanded pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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