Trawl pipefish
📖 Overview
Trawl pipefish (Kimblaeus bassensis), first described by Dawson, 1980 is a medium-sized fish in the family Syngnathidae (order Syngnathiformes). Adults typically reach 16.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 58 to 74 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Syngnathidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Trawl pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 58 - 74 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: Bass Strait and Tasman Sea, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bass Strait pipefish · Trawl pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla tasmánská |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 金布拉海龍 · 金布拉海龙 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Trawl pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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