Double-ended pipefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits subtidal lagoon and seaward reefs, usually among algae or seagrasses . Most are seen on sand and mud areas, prone to currents; usually soft bottom to about 25 m . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 32; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4. Brownish in color, usually with small spots on trunk . : eel-like; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Double-ended pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 42 m . Tropical; 32°N - 23°S West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bend Stick Pipefish · Bentstick Pipefish · Chocolate Pipefish · Double-ended pipefish · Ringed Pipefish · Short-tailed Pipefish · Stick Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla tenká |
| 🇩🇪German | Schwanzlose Seenadel |
| 🇫🇷French | Syngnathe courbé · Syngnathe à deux points |
| 🌍HEB | זמורן כהה |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce ago a due anelli |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Wakayoji · ワカヨウジ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Staartloze Zeenaald |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Йозия |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 海龍 · 短吻粗吻海龍 · 短尾粗吻海龍 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Double-ended pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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