banded pipefish
| Scientific name | Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus |
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| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1853 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Dunckerocampus |
Introduction
Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus, commonly known as banded pipefish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the banded pipefish ?
The banded pipefish measures between 15 and 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The banded pipefish is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the banded pipefish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The banded pipefish is a fish ovovivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth5 - 56 m
Biotope presentation
The banded pipefish is most often found at a depth between 5m and 56m. 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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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
glowtail pipefish
Syngnathidae
Species of the same biotope
Scientific partners