Dusky pipefish
📖 Overview
Abundant in seagrass beds along coasts. Northern populations move offshore during colder months . Found mostly at 5 m or less . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Feeds mostly on small grass shrimp and other small crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 35. Preorbital bone appears as broad plate in front of eye .: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 55 m , usually ? - 5 m . Subtropical; 40°N - 8°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siphostoma floridae | Jordan & Gilbert | 1882 | Synonym |
| Siphostoma mckayi | Swain & Meek | 1884 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus floridae floridae | - | - | Synonym |
| Syngnathus floridae hubbsi | Herald | 1965 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus floridae mackayi | Swain & Meek | 1884 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus floridae nesiotes | Herald | 1942 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus mackayi | Swain & Meek | 1884 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus mackayi nesiotes | Herald | 1942 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dusky pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 144 records indexed .
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