Spinysnout pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rock or coral habitats. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at about 10 cm SL. Also seen in sheltered water, often on rubble bottoms in 2-12 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Anal soft rays: 3. Brown with about 4 broad black bands on trunk, each separated by a thin white bar . : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spinysnout pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 26 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spinysnout pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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