Pipe fish
📖 Overview
Occur along the bottom in stagnant waters of canals, ditches and swamps. A sedentary, slowly moving species that spends most of its time resting on the bottom. Feeds on worms and other slowly moving benthic invertebrates. Relatively inedible, because of its small size and strong body armor. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pipe fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pipe fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - ? ; dH range: 6 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
worms and other slowly moving benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Armoured Stickleback · Pipe fish · Toothpick Fish |
| 🌍CES | jehlounek barmský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Panserhundestejle |
| 🇩🇪German | Burma-Stichling |
| 🌍EST | Harilik nõelogalik |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Piikkineula |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | パラドックスフィッシュ |
| 🇸🇪Swedish | Burmaspigg |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 甲刺魚 · 甲刺鱼 |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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