Robust pipehorse
📖 Overview
Occurs in coastal waters. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males known to brood at 31.4 cm TL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Robust pipehorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Robust pipehorse is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 42 - 68 m . Temperate endemic to southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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