black-striped pipefish
| Scientific name | Syngnathus abaster |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Risso |
| Year of description | 1827 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Syngnathus |
Introduction
syngnathus abaster, commonly known as black-striped pipefish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size21 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size21 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the black-striped pipefish ?
The black-striped pipefish measures between 15 and 21 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly vert, noir and beige body. The also has vert, noir and marron vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The black-striped pipefish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The black-striped pipefish is a fish ovipare. 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?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature8 - 24 °C
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Depth0 - 5 m
Biotope presentation
The black-striped pipefish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 5m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
Reproductive behaviour of the black-striped pipefish Syngnathus abaster (Pisces; Syngnathidae) - K. Silva - N. M. Monteiro - M. N. Vieira - V. C. Almada - WILEY - 2006.
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