Pipefish (Leptonotus elevatus)

Scientific name: Leptonotus elevatus Hutton, 1872

The Pipefish (Leptonotus elevatus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, mainland New Zealand and the Auckland Islands.

Biology

Occurs near piers and wharves to offshore depths of 62-120 m. Specimens have been taken over bryozoan and coarse shell bottom; juveniles in surface plankton tows. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may be brooding at 9.95 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Leptonotus elevatus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Depth range
120 m (394 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 120 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: mainland New Zealand and the Auckland Islands.
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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