Orange pipefish (Maroubra yasudai)

Scientific name: Maroubra yasudai Dawson, 1983

The Orange pipefish (Maroubra yasudai) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Northwest Pacific, Honshu Island, Japan.

Biology

Found in rock crevices or caves. Probably reaching 17-18 cm SL. Males mature at about 15 cm SL. 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
Maroubra yasudai
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
16.2
Depth range
28–30 m (92–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 28 - 30 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: Honshu Island, Japan.
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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