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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Ribboned pipefish

Haliichthys taeniophora Gray, 1859
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ribboned pipefish (Haliichthys taeniophora) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Haliichthys taeniophora
Authority
Gray, 1859
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Haliichthys
Haliichthys
Species
Ribboned pipefish
Haliichthys taeniophora

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 27; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ribboned pipefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ribboned pipefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 16 m. Tropical; 2°S - 26°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
30cm
Dorsal Rays
26
Anal Rays
4

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2016

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gray, 1859

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