Dunckerocampus naia
| Naia pipefish | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Dunckerocampus |
| Species: | D. naia
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| Binomial name | |
| Dunckerocampus naia Allen & Kuiter, 2004
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Dunckerocampus naia (Naia pipefish) is thought to be a species of marine fish of the family Syngnathidae, although further taxonomic study is needed to determine if the classification is valid or if this species is synonymous with D. dactyliophorus.[1] It is found in the Pacific Ocean, off of Japan, Guam, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands.[2] It lives in caverns or under ledges amongst rocky or coral reefs at depths of 15–40 metres (49–131 ft), where it can grow to lengths of 12 centimetres (4.7 in).[2] It is expected to feed on small crustaceans.[1] This species is ovoviviparous, with males carrying eggs and giving birth to live young.[2]
Identifying Features
[edit]D. naia can be identified by its colour pattern of 24–31 alternating pale yellow and maroon bars. Its tail fin in mostly red, with broad white upper and lower margins.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Manning, C. & Pollom, R. (2017). "Dunckerocampus naia". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T65367054A67624130. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T65367054A67624130.en.
- ^ a b c d Allen, G.R. and R.H. Kuiter, 2004. Dunckeroncampus naia, a new pipefish (Pisces: Syngnathidae) from the Western Pacific. Aqua, J. Ichthyol. Aquat. Biol., 9(1):1–6
Further reading
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