Freshwater pipefish
📖 Overview
It occurs in coastal rivers and streams where it can be found in quiet water amongst vegetation or in the vicinity of logs at river edges . It is ovoviviparous . During mating the female passes eggs to the male and the eggs become fertilized as they pass into the pouch of the male . The male brood the eggs and larvae in an abdominal pouch. After about three weeks the pouch opens and the male gives birth to fully formed young . The young begin to feed soon and may take refuge in the male pouch if necessary . It probably feeds on minute invertebrate organisms such as crustaceans and insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 60 - 69; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Freshwater pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Freshwater pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical east coast from Sabaki River, Kenya, to Coffee Bay, South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
minute invertebrate organisms such as crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belonichthys fluviatilis | Peters | 1852 | Synonym |
| Belonichthys sanctipauli | Sauvage | 1879 | Synonym |
| Belonichthys zambezensis | Peters | 1855 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus fluviatilis | Peters | 1852 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus zambezensis | Peters | 1855 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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