Reef pipefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits reef or coral habitats . 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): 18 - 22. Tan to brown in color, sometimes with narrow black streaks on head and body .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reef pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Reef pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 9 m . Tropical West Pacific: East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef, north to Sri Lanka.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Painted Reef Pipefish · Reef Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla pestrá |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 短臂南海龍 · 短臂南海龙 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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