Starry pipefish
📖 Overview
Fairly deep-dwelling pipefish . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Starry pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate Northwest Pacific: endemic to Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Starry Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla poskvrněná |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hoshiyoji · ホシヨウジ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Звездчатая игла-галикамп |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 輪斑海蠋魚 · 轮斑海蠋鱼 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yozia punctata | Kamohara | 1952 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Starry pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Starry pipefish ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.