Half-banded pipefish (Mitotichthys semistriatus)

Scientific name: Mitotichthys semistriatus Kaup, 1856

The Half-banded pipefish (Mitotichthys semistriatus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Victoria and Tasmania, Australia.

Biology

Found amongst eelgrass (Zostera sp.). Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Smallest examined brooding male is 13.95 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mitotichthys semistriatus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
26.8
Depth range
3 m (10 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 3 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Victoria and Tasmania, 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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