Halicampus nitidus (Günther, 1873)

Glittering pipefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Syngnathiformes \| Syngnathidae \| Syngnathinae
Synonyms	Syngnathus nitidus, ... more
Common names	Cá Chìa vôi, 横带海蠋鱼, Dagum-dagum, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 7.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 17 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 23°S

Western Pacific: Viet Nam to Fiji, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals and New Caledonia; Belau in Micronesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 22; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 3. Superior trunk and tail ridges discontinuous; inferior trunk ridge ending at anal ring; lateral trunk ridge continuous with inferior tail ridge; body rings 13-15 + 30-32.

Inhabits reef flats to a depth of over 17 m. Easily recognized by color but secretive and not often seen (Ref. 48635). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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