Spiny pipehorse
📖 Overview
Recorded from the continental shelf from depths between 114 m and 230 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spiny pipehorse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 114 - 230 m . Temperate Southwest Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solegnathus fasciatus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Solegnathus robustus naso | Whitley | 1941 | Synonym |
| Solenognathus fasciatus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Solenognathus spinosissimus | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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