Lost pipefish
📖 Overview
Lost pipefish (Penetopteryx nanus), first described by Rosén, 1911 is a tiny fish in the family Syngnathidae (order Syngnathiformes). Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Syngnathidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Snout very short. Dorsal and pectoral fins only in very young .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lost pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic. Tropical Central Atlantic: Bahamas.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichthyocampus pawneei | Herald | 1950 | Synonym |
| Mannarichthys pawneei | Herald | 1950 | Synonym |
| Nannocampus nanus | Rosén | 1911 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lost pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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