Tucker's pipefish
📖 Overview
Lives among kelp, sometimes among floating Sargassum. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 12.15 cm SL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tucker's pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 18 m . Subtropical Southwest Pacific: New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tucker's Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Tuckerova |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 塔氏尾囊海龍 · 塔氏尾囊海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syngnathus tuckeri | Scott | 1942 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tucker's pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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