Hippichthys cyanospilos (Bleeker, 1854)

Blue-spotted pipefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Syngnathiformes \| Syngnathidae \| Syngnathinae
Synonyms	Syngnathus cyanospilos, Doryichthys spaniaspis, Parasyngnathus wardi, ... more
Common names	Blue spotted pipefish, Bluespeckled pipefish, Hakuten-yôji, ... more

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Main reference

Dawson, C.E. 1985. (Ref. 5316)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 16.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5316)

Environment

Demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 59012); freshwater; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-Pacific: northern Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 4127) to Fiji.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2028. Variable pale yellow to nearly black (Ref. 48635). Venter and side of trunk without dark bars; dorsal fin with 3-4 prominent brown spots on each ray (Ref. 4281).

Adults occur in estuaries, lower reaches of coastal rivers and streams (Ref. 4127) and mangroves (Ref. 48635). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 6.5-7.5 SL.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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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 (20 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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