Filicampus tigris
Tiger Pipefish
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Syngnathiformes
Family
Syngnathidae
Genus
Filicampus
Species
Filicampus tigris
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- From 18 cm to 29.6 cm (Standard Length) - applies to Mature specimens
- From 0 cm to 18 cm (Standard Length) - applies to Immature specimens
Depth range
- From 2 m to 27 m
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
Adults occur over mud, sand, rubble and rocky bottoms (Fishbase).
Behaviour
The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Fishbase).
