Crested Pipefish
📖 Overview
Inhabits gravelly bottom around rocky reefs. 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 Crested Pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical West Pacific: southern India and Sri Lanka to Korea and Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Saw Pipefish · crested pipefish · goggle-eye pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla pilovitá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hifukiyoji · ヒフキヨウジ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 거물가시치 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Зубчатая игла-трахирамф |
| 🌍VIE | Cá Chìa vôi mõm răng cưa |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 海龍 · 鋸吻海龍 · 鋸粗吻海龍 · 锯吻海龙 · 锯粗吻海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syngnathus serratus | Temminck & Schlegel | 1850 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus subbooko | Bleeker | 1853 | Synonym |
| Trachyrhamphus cultrirostris | Peters | 1869 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Crested Pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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