Chocolate pipefish
📖 Overview
Found in eelgrass beds and in drifting algae, and off rocky shores . Some specimens have been captured by dipnet under a light at night . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chocolate pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 11 m . Subtropical central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | chocolate pipefish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | pez pipa chocolate · Pez Pipa de Cortés |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 褐色海龍 · 褐色海龙 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chocolate pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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