Verco's pipefish
📖 Overview
Found among weed and seagrass. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males brood at 10 cm SL.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Verco's pipefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 3 m . Subtropical South Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flinder's Pipefish · Flinder’s pipefish · Little pipefish · Verco's Pipefish · Vercos Pipefish |
| 🌍CES | jehla Vercova |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 佛氏梵海龍 · 佛氏梵海龙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corythoichthys flindersi | Scott | 1957 | Synonym |
| Syngnathus vercoi | Waite & Hale | 1921 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Verco's pipefish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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