Syngnathus Chihiroe
📖 Overview
Syngnathus Chihiroe (Syngnathus chihiroe) is a ray-finned fish of the family Syngnathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 160 and 162 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 38. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 38; pectoral-fin rays 17; trunk rings 18, tail rings 40, total rings 58, subdorsal rings 3.25 + 10.0 = 13.25; HL 8.7 in SL (11.5% SL); snout length 2.3 in HL (43.1% HL); snout depth 8.5 in HL (11.7% HL); snout depth 3.7 in snout length (27.2% snout length); anal ring depth 3.2 in HL (31.4% HL); body ridges are entirely smooth without serrae or spines .Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Syngnathus Chihiroe is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 160 - 162 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Syngnathus Chihiroe.
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