Nilsson's pipefish (Syngnathus rostellatus) fish species and information / pictures of Nilsson's pipefish - Syngnathus rostellatus

Nilsson's pipefish (Syngnathus rostellatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Syngnathus rostellatus

Common Name
Nilsson's pipefish

Biology
Often found on sandy shores among floating or attached seaweeds (Ref. 6733). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Spawns in summer. Young are sometimes caught pelagically in the North Sea (Ref. 35388).

Classification

Classified By

Nilsson, 1855

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Pipefishes and Seahorses (Syngnathiformes)

Family

Pipefishes and seahorses (Syngnathidae)

Distribution

Region

Northeast Atlantic

Distribution

Northeast Atlantic: Bergen, Norway and southern portions British Isles to Bay of Biscay.

Range

61°N - 43°N, 11°W - 13°E

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

0 m

Depth To - meters

15 m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Marine; brackish; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 15 m (Ref. 35388)

Trophic Level

3.69 s.e. 0.40 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

True

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

17.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: public aquariums

Vulnerability

Low vulnerability (19 of 100)

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.75)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated