Deep-bodied pipefish (Leptonotus blainvilleanus) fish species and information / pictures of Deep-bodied pipefish - Leptonotus blainvilleanus

Deep-bodied pipefish (Leptonotus blainvilleanus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Leptonotus blainvilleanus

Common Name
Deep-bodied pipefish

Biology
Found in algal beds in coastal or estuarine areas. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Eydoux & Gervais, 1837
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Pipefishes and Seahorses (Syngnathiformes)
Family
Pipefishes and seahorses (Syngnathidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic
Distribution
Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: Hornitos, Chile to Golfo San Jos?, Argentina.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
25 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 25 m
Trophic Level
3.43 s.e. 0.48 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
25.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated