Maroubra perserrata, also known as the sawtooth pipefish is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.[1] This species can be found at depths up to 20 meters along the coast of Australia from southern Queensland to southern Western Australia.[2][3] While they can live in many different habitats, they are often found inhabiting openings in reefs and rocks that contain algae and invertebrates, which they likely rely on for camouflage.[4][5] Reproduction occurs through ovoviviparity in which the males brood eggs for roughly 22 days before giving live birth.[3] Maroubra perserrata is considered more mobile than many pipefish species due to its prehensile tail and reduced caudal fin.[6]
| Sawtooth pipefish | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Maroubra |
| Species: | M. perserrata
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| Binomial name | |
| Maroubra perserrata | |
References
edit- ^ a b c Fujii, I.; Pollom, R. (2016). "Maroubra perserrata".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Paxton, J.R. (1975). "Heraldia nocturna, a new genus and species of pipefish (family Syngnathidae) from eastern Australia with comments on Maroubra perserrata Whitley". Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences. 40 (15): 439–447.
- ^ a b Dawson, C.E. (1985). "Indo-Pacific Pipefishes (Red Sea to the Americas)". The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA.
- ^ Kuiter, R.H. (2000). "Seahorses, Pipefishes and Their Relatives: A Comprehensive Guide to Syngnathiformes". Chorleywood, England: TMC Publishing.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Purcell, S.W.; Dalton, S.J.; Smith, S.D.A. (2010). Critical Habitats of Selected Threatened Marine Species in Northern NSW. Southern Cross University: National Marine Science Centre.
- ^ Howard, R.K.; Koehn, J.D. (1985). "Population dynamics and feeding ecology of pipefish (Syngnathidae) associated with eelgrass beds of Western Port, Victoria". Marine and Freshwater Research. 36 (3): 361–370. doi:10.1071/mf9850361.
External links
edit- Maroubra perserrata at FishBase
- Maroubra perserrata at Fishes of Australia