Shorttail pipefish
📖 Overview
Occurs in coastal rivers, streams, and estuaries . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 39 - 45; Anal soft rays: 4. Body rings: trunk 19 to 22; tail 20 to 22 .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shorttail pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shorttail pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical South Africa and from Madagascar, Mauritius, and Reunion.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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