Brock's pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in lagoon and seaward reefs, at moderate depths . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Solitary and cryptic among corals and weeds (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. Body rings 14 + 33-37. Slender species with branching tentacles on the head . : eel-like; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brock's pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brock's pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 45 m . Tropical; 25°N - 23°S north to the Amami, Ryukyu Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micrognathus brocki | Herald | 1953 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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