Muiron pipefish (Choeroichthys latispinosus)

Scientific name: Choeroichthys latispinosus Dawson, 1978

The Muiron pipefish (Choeroichthys latispinosus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, known only from South Murion Island, Western Australia.

Biology

Occurs in coral reef of inshore waters. Benthic species. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Choeroichthys latispinosus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
8 m (26 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 8 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from South Murion Island, 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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