Robust pipehorse (Solegnathus robustus)

Scientific name: Solegnathus robustus McCulloch, 1911

The Robust pipehorse (Solegnathus robustus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to southern Australia.

Biology

Occurs in coastal waters. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males known to brood at 31.4 cm TL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Solegnathus robustus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
35.0
Depth range
42–68 m (138–223 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 42 - 68 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (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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