longsnout pipefish
| Scientific name | Syngnathus acus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Syngnathidae |
| Genus | Syngnathus |
Introduction
Syngnathus acus, commonly known as longsnout pipefish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size50 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size40 cm
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Maximum size50 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the longsnout pipefish ?
The longsnout pipefish measures between 40 and 50 cm. The has vert, marron and beige 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 longsnout 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 longsnout 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature8 - 26 °C
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Depth0 - 110 m
Biotope presentation
The longsnout pipefish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 110m. 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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Bibliographic references
The reproductive biology of the Great Pipefish Syngnathus acus (Family: Syngnathidae) in the Aegean Sea - Sule GURKAN - Ertan TASKAVAK - Belgin HOSSUCU - North-Western Journal of Zoology - 2009.
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Tags
#Syngnathidae
#Syngnathus
#fonds vaseux
#herbier
#lagon
#récifs extérieurs
#tombant
#zone mixte
#zones d'algues et de détritus végétaux
#Mediterranean Sea
#Black Sea
#Red Sea
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Angulhas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Bengala
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Eastern Cold Atlantic Ocean
#Eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Corsica
#Canary Islands
#Sardinia
#Sicily
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