Enneacampus Kaupi
📖 Overview
Occurs in coastal rivers and estuaries . Seems to be mainly a brackish water species, only occasionally entering fresh water . Has been recorded in waters with a temperature range of 26.0-29.0 °C . Lives among algae where it mimics the coloration of the vegetation. Feeds on small prey and organic debris. Ovoviviparous . The incubation of the eggs takes place in a marsupial pouch found in front of the tail of the males . Dawson (1981) reported over 800 postlarvae in a male of 141 mm SL . Maximum reported total length 20.0 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 28; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 2 - 3. Diagnosis: 14-17 (median 16) pectoral fin rays; head length 6.5-7.5 (mean 7.1) times in SL . Snout tubular, moderately elongate , ratio head length/snouth length 1.8-2.3 . : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Enneacampus Kaupi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 10 - 13 m. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small prey and organic debris
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🌍CES | jehla Kaupova |
| 🇫🇷French | Syngnathe · Vipère de mer |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syngnathus kaupii | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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