Deepbody pipefish (Kaupus costatus)

Scientific name: Kaupus costatus Waite & Hale, 1921

The Deepbody pipefish (Kaupus costatus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia.

Biology

Found over seagrass and algal beds. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may be brooding at 8.65 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Kaupus costatus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.9
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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