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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Marquese Pipefish

Halicampus marquesensis Dawson, 1984
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
21–35 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found over sand and rubble bottoms. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 7 cm SL.

Scientific Name
Halicampus marquesensis
Authority
Dawson, 1984
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Depth Range
21–35 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marquese Pipefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marquese Pipefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 21 - 35 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Dawson, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Marquese Pipefish
🌍CES jehla písčinná
🇨🇳Chinese 馬貴斯海蠋魚 · 马贵斯海蠋鱼

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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