The Yellowbanded Pipefish, scientifically known as Dunckerocampus pessuliferus, is a captivating marine fish that exhibits a unique combination of striking coloration and intriguing morphology.
Description & Characteristics
This slender, elongated fish reaches a maximum size of 16.0 cm, its body adorned with prominent yellow bands that run along its length. The Yellowbanded Pipefish showcases a distinctive, tubular snout, a feature shared by all members of the Syngnathidae family, to which it belongs.
Habitat and Occurrence
The Yellowbanded Pipefish ( Dunckerocampus pessuliferus) is a common inhabitant of shallow coastal waters, typically found at depths ranging from 1.0 to 44.0 meters. Its presence is most notable in the marine zones categorized as neritic and epipelagic, indicating its preference for environments with sunlight penetration.
Taxonomy
The Yellowbanded Pipefish is scientifically classified as Dunckerocampus pessuliferus. This species belongs to the Class: Teleostei, Order: Syngnathiformes, and Family: Syngnathidae. This classification places it among the bony fishes, specifically within the group of pipefishes and seahorses.
Feeding
The Yellowbanded Pipefish (Dunckerocampus pessuliferus) is a carnivore, relying on a diet of small invertebrates. Its feeding habits include the consumption of Brine Shrimp Nauplii, Brine Shrimps, Copepods, Daphnia salina, Living Food, Lobster eggs, and Mysis.
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