Dunckerocampus

Dunckerocampus is a genus of pipefishes in the family Syngnathidae. The genus is currently recognized as consisting of six species. Dunckerocampus are found in the Indo-Pacific. The fish of this genus are typically small in size, with slender bodies and long snouts. They are usually found in shallow waters near coral reefs and seagrass beds.

Redstripe pipefish – Dunckerocampus baldwini

Naia pipefish – Dunckerocampus naia

Yellowbanded pipefish – Dunckerocampus pessuliferus

Ringed pipefish – Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus

Common Names

There are no widely recognized common names for the genus Dunckerocampus or its constituent species.

Characteristics

Dunckerocampus species share the following key characteristics:

  • Slender bodies
  • Long snouts
  • No pelvic fins
  • A dorsal fin located far back on the body
  • Males have a brood pouch on their abdomen where they carry the eggs

Environments

Dunckerocampus species are found in a variety of marine environments, including:

  • Coral reefs
  • Seagrass beds
  • Mangrove forests
  • Estuaries

References

FishBase

WoRMS