Gale's pipefish (Campichthys galei)

Scientific name: Campichthys galei Duncker, 1909

The Gale's pipefish (Campichthys galei) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to Australia.

Biology

Occurs on rubble bottom of inshore waters. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Male may be brooding at 3.65 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Campichthys galei
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Depth range
18 m (59 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 18 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to 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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