Redstripe pipefish (Doryrhamphus baldwini)

Scientific name: Doryrhamphus baldwini Herald & Randall, 1972

The Redstripe pipefish (Doryrhamphus baldwini) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, endemic to Hawaii.

Biology

Adults usually occur in caves or among rocks at depths from 6.1 to 48.8 m. Observed cleaning a cardinal fish (Apogon evermanni) and a moray eel (Gymnothorax sp.). 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
Doryrhamphus baldwini
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
14.0
Depth range
6–50 m (20–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 6 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Hawaii.
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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