glowtail pipefish
| Scientific name | Dunckerocampus chapmani |
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| Descriptor | Herald |
| Year of description | 1953 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Dunckerocampus |
Introduction
Dunckerocampus chapmani, commonly known as glowtail pipefish, is a salt water fish from the Great Barrier Reef.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the glowtail pipefish ?
The glowtail pipefish measures between 8 and 9 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has rouge vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The glowtail pipefish is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
Although slightly territorial, the glowtail pipefish is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare incubateur paternel (poche)
The glowtail pipefish is a fish ovipare incubateur paternel (poche). This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 8 m
Biotope presentation
The glowtail pipefish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 8m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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Sources & Contributions
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Benoit Chartrer
Translation
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
banded pipefish
Syngnathidae
Species of the same biotope
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