Mushroom-coral pipefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal reefs, usually along the bottom of shallow drop-offs, and in small groups on the solitary coral. Apparently commensal with solitary corals (e.g. Fungia echinata). Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Also found among tentacles of mushroom corals (often Heliofungia actiniformes ) (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 32. : eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mushroom-coral pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mushroom-coral pipefish.
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