Stigmatopora narinosa
| Southern Gulf pipefish | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Stigmatopora |
| Species: | S. narinosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Stigmatopora narinosa Browne and Smith 2007[1]
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Stigmatopora narinosa, also known as the Southern Gulf pipefish is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.[1] The species can be found in patches of seagrass and algae in the shallow waters of Spencer Gulf and the Gulf St. Vincent, South Australia.[2] Their diet likely consists of small crustaceans such as copepods and amphipods.[3] Adult males have been measured at lengths up to 11.3 centimeters.[2] Reproduction occurs through ovoviviparity in which the males brood eggs from December to March before giving live birth.[2]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Stimatopora narinosa at FishBase
- Stimatopora narinosa at Fishes of Australia
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