Elegant pipefish
📖 Overview
Found in reef areas and tide pools. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 24; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elegant pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 25°S - 33°S, 26°E - 34°E South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | elegant pipefish |
| 🌍AFR | Elegante pypvis |
| 🌍CES | jehla vkusná |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Элегантный наннокампус |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 美丽南海龙 · 美麗南海龍 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Elegant pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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