Barred xenia-pipefish
📖 Overview
Occurs in coral and sandy bottoms and among coral branches from 0 to 9.1 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Also found among Xenia soft coral in 1-10 m (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 28. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barred xenia-pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea: El Tur, Sinai Peninsula and Dahlak Archipelago (Ethiopia); Gulf of Aden: in the vicinity of Musha Islands, near Djibouti.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Barred xenia-pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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