Ring-backed pipefish
📖 Overview
Found among brown and red algae in sheltered reef habitats. 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 Ring-backed pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range ? - 15 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Crested Pipefish · Ring-back Pipefish · Ring-backed Pipefish · Ringback Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla kýlovitá |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce ago crestato dal dorso barrato |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 斑背魚海龍 · 斑背鱼海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichthyocampus cristatus | McCulloch & Waite | 1918 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ring-backed pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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