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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Tidepool pipefish

Micrognathus micronotopterus Fowler, 1938
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
2–6 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Occurs in tide pools and reef habitats from 1.5 to 5.5 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .

Scientific Name
Micrognathus micronotopterus
Authority
Fowler, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.7 cm
Depth Range
2–6 m
Latitude
22°S – 21°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal soft rays: 2 - 4. : eel-like.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tidepool pipefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tidepool pipefish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 6 m . Tropical; 21°N - 22°S, 103°E - 155°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00035 × L3.19 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm
Dorsal Rays
18
Anal Rays
3

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
21°N – 22°S
Described By
Fowler, 1938

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Tidepool Pipefish · White-saddled Pipefish
🌍CES jehla přílivová
🇨🇳Chinese 白鞍小頜海龍 · 白鞍小颌海龙

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Syngnathus micronotopterus Fowler 1938 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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