Reef-flat pipefish
📖 Overview
Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 5.2 cm SL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reef-flat pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Reef-flat pipefish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 8 m . Tropical Central Pacific: known only from Bali and Sumba, Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Reef-flat Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Weberova |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 韋氏南海龍 · 韦氏南海龙 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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