Javelin pipefish (Lissocampus runa)

Scientific name: Lissocampus runa Whitley, 1931

Javelin pipefish (Lissocampus runa)

The Javelin pipefish (Lissocampus runa) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to southern Australia.

Biology

Found in shallow coastal areas with algae or Zostera sp. Some specimens have been recorded from tide pools. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may brood at 6.9 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lissocampus runa
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.4
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to 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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