Banded Pipefish
Description
of the Banded Pipefish
The Banded Pipefish is also commonly known as the ringed
pipefish. The pipefish belongs to the same family as the
seahorse (Syngnathidae). Like the seahorse, the female pipefish
lays her eggs in the males pouch, he then fertilises them and
incubates the eggs until the fry hatch.
Profile of
the Banded Pipefish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Banded Pipefish species.
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Size: Up to 19cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.1 to 8.4. Temp: 22 to 25 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Habitat: Marine
reef dweller at depths of up to 56m
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Behaviour: Good
addition to community tank
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Range:
Indo-Pacific Ocean
Scientific
Classification of the Banded Pipefish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Banded Pipefish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Banded Pipefish slimy?
Banded Pipefish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Banded Pipefish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Banded Pipefish have gills?
Gills enable the Banded Pipefish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Banded Pipefish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Banded Pipefish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Banded Pipefish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Banded Pipefish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Banded Pipefish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Banded Pipefish
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