Upside-down pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rocky reefs. Appear to feed nocturnally, and usually found swimming upside down in caves or under ledges during the day. Ovoviviparous . Males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 6.3 cm SL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Upside-down pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 15 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Geographe Bay, Western Australia to Terrigal, New South Wales.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Upside-down pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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