Mother-of-pearl pipefish
📖 Overview
Found over sand, rubble or vegetation; two specimens taken from floating Sargassum. 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 Mother-of-pearl pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mother-of-Pearl Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla perlová |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce ago madreperlaceo |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 珍珠梵海龍 · 珍珠梵海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syngnathus margaritifer | Peters | 1868 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mother-of-pearl pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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