Red Pipefish
📖 Overview
Benthopelagic . Reported to have been dredged in 80.5 m . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . It is exported as an aquarium species from Hawaii.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. Reddish in color when alive .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red Pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 81 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | red pipefish |
| 🌍AFR | Rooi pypvis |
| 🌍CES | jehla červenavá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Amakusayôji · アマクサヨウジ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Персидский ихтиокампус |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 海龍 · 紅光尾海龍 · 红光尾海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hippichthys amakusensis | Tomiyama | 1972 | Synonym |
| Ichthyocampus erythraeus | Gilbert | 1905 | Homotypic |
| Ichthyocampus philippinus | Fowler | 1938 | Synonym |
| Ichthyocampus townsendi | Duncker | 1915 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Red Pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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