Prickly pipefish (Hypselognathus horridus)

Scientific name: Hypselognathus horridus Dawson & Glover, 1982

The Prickly pipefish (Hypselognathus horridus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, known only from the Great Australian Bight.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Probably brooding at 15.4 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hypselognathus horridus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
27.3
Depth range
40–55 m (131–180 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 55 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from the Great Australian Bight.
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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