Gibbs' pipefish
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelf . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Also seen in open sand and rubble areas (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 24; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gibbs' pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 22 - 91 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gibb's Pipefish · Gibbs' Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Gibbsova |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Gibusuamakusayoji · ギブスアマクサヨウジ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 吉氏光尾海龍 · 吉氏光尾海龙 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gibbs' pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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