Longsnout pipefish (Leptonotus norae)

Scientific name: Leptonotus norae Waite, 1910

The Longsnout pipefish (Leptonotus norae) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

Biology

Specimens from midwater and bottom trawls. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may be brooding at 14.6 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Leptonotus norae
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.5
Depth range
37–212 m (121–696 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 37 - 212 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
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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