snake pipefish
| Scientific name | Entelurus aequoreus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Entelurus |
Introduction
Entelurus aequoreus, commonly known as snake pipefish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size32 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size32 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the snake pipefish ?
The snake pipefish measures between 32 and 60 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron body. The also has marron vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The snake pipefish is a fish living in small groups 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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Reproductionovovivipare
The snake 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature7 - 13 °C
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Depth5 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The snake pipefish is most often found at a depth between 5m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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