Sawtooth pipefish
📖 Overview
Found in rocky areas. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may brood at 5.6 cm SL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sawtooth pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 15 m . Temperate endemic to southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Saw-tooth Pipefish · Saw-toothed Pipefish · Sawtooth Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla zoubkovaná |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Sahahammasneula |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cachimbo-dente-de-serra |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 澳洲棘环海龙 · 澳洲棘環海龍 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sawtooth pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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