Sawtooth pipefish (Maroubra perserrata)

Scientific name: Maroubra perserrata Whitley, 1948

The Sawtooth pipefish (Maroubra perserrata) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to southern Australia.

Biology

Found in rocky areas. Ovoviviparous. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may brood at 5.6 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Maroubra perserrata
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.2
Depth range
15 m (49 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 15 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia.
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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