Festucalex
scalaris
(Günther, 1870)
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Family:
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Syngnathidae
(Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
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Order:
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Syngnathiformes
(pipefishes and seahorses)
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Class:
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Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
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In this site name:
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Ladder pipefish |
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Max. size:
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18.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; Ref. 5316) |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine
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Climate: |
subtropical |
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Importance:
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Resilience: |
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
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Distribution:
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Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
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Biology: |
Most specimens are from trawls but one collection taken from a pond; some taken among weed and algae. 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 12 cm SL.
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Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List (Ref. 57073)
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Dangerous:
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harmless
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