Helen's pygmy pipehorse (Idiotropiscis larsonae)

Scientific name: Idiotropiscis larsonae Dawson, 1984

Helen's pygmy pipehorse (Idiotropiscis larsonae)

The Helen's pygmy pipehorse (Idiotropiscis larsonae) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, known only off Alpha Island, Monte Bello Islands, Western Australia.

Biology

Found clinging to attached Sargassum sp. On a sheltered coral reef. Probably not exceeding about 5 cm TL. Males may be mature at 3.35 cm TL. Ovoviviparous. Males with brood pouch; females with ovipositor.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Idiotropiscis larsonae
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
3–9 m (10–30 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 9 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: known only off Alpha Island, Monte Bello Islands, Western 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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