Brush-tailed pipefish (Leptoichthys fistularius)

Scientific name: Leptoichthys fistularius Kaup, 1853

The Brush-tailed pipefish (Leptoichthys fistularius) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to southern Australia.

Biology

Found in moderate to shallow depths. Inhabit seagrass. Largest known pipefish, may well reach 65 cm SL. Ovoviviparous. The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may be brooding at 20-21 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Leptoichthys fistularius
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
63.0
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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