Banded freshwater pipefish
Hippichthys spicifer
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Overview
Banded freshwater pipefish (Hippichthys spicifer) is a euryhaline fish of the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes), in the order Syngnathiformes. Maximum recorded length is 18 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–3 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 18,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-3m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-3m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| Famille | Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) |
| Espèces | Hippichthys spicifer |
Foire aux questions
How big does Banded freshwater pipefish get?
Banded freshwater pipefish can grow up to 18.0 cm long.
Where is Banded freshwater pipefish found?
Estuaries
What family does Banded freshwater pipefish belong to?
Banded freshwater pipefish (Hippichthys spicifer) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).
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