The banded pipefish is characterized by its elongated, slender body and a series of distinct bands or stripes that run along its length, typically in shades of brown, green, or yellow. It possesses a long, tubular snout used for feeding on small invertebrates, and its dorsal fin is elongated, aiding in navigation. This species is also known for its unique reproductive behavior, where males carry and care for the young in a specialized brood pouch. Additionally, the banded pipefish has a camouflaged appearance, allowing it to blend into its seagrass or coral reef habitat.
Banded pipefish was created in 1853.
Banned Pipefish commonly refers to Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus. This species is not endangered. There are not many species of pipefish that are listed as endangered, currently 47 are on the IUCNs red list, however there are hundreds of species of pipefish.
Nekton means "free swimming" Benthos means "from the bottom" the Banded Pipefish is a surface dwelling free swimming fish. It is not plankton at all. If it was assumed to be amongst the planton it would be in the broadest possible sense Nekton
Yes, a pipefish is in fact a fish. They are part of the order syngnathiformes, which contains seahorses, pipefish and seadragons.
a pipefish is an invertebrate, it has no back bone
Worm pipefish was created in 1835.
Dusky pipefish was created in 1882.
Straightnose pipefish was created in 1758.
Northern pipefish was created in 1839.
Lesser pipefish was created in 1855.
Ocellated pipefish was created in 1953.
Barred pipefish was created in 1882.