Kulbicki's pipefish
📖 Overview
Kulbicki's pipefish (Festucalex kulbickii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Syngnathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 56 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 22; Anal soft rays: 4. This species is characterized by having principal tail ridges with a small posterior spine-like projection on each ring; pectoral fin rays 11-14; dorsal fin rays 19-22, body rings 16-17 + 31-40 (total 48-57), snout length 2.3-2.6 in head length; lateral trunk ridge ending on the 5th-9th tail ring; body with 13 broad pink bands . : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kulbicki's pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Kulbicki's pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 56 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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