Tryon's pipefish (Campichthys tryoni)

Scientific name: Campichthys tryoni Ogilby, 1890

The Tryon's pipefish (Campichthys tryoni) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, endemic to Australia.

Biology

No available data on habitat or depth of capture. Ovoviviparous. The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail. Males may be brooding at 6-6.5 cm SL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Campichthys tryoni
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.2
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: endemic to 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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