Short-tailed pipefish
📖 Overview
Adults occur in relatively shallow (25-150 cm), still to slow-flowing water . They inhabit freshwater streams, rivers and estuaries. Juveniles and subadults are usually found in estuaries while adults are found upstream in freshwater areas. Adults feed on worms, crustaceans and zooplankton. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Not seen in markets
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 37 - 54; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-tailed pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Short-tailed pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Female deposits eggs on the ventral surface of the male trunk's or tail , where they are incubated for several weeks. Males may be brooding at 12 cm SL .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous ; depth range 0 - 5 m . Subtropical; 35°N - 32°S east coast from Kenya south to KwaZulu-Natal area, also Madagascar and Mauritius (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 100 records indexed .
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