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Chapman's pipefish (Dunckerocampus chapmani) — Syngnathidae

Chapman's pipefish

Dunckerocampus chapmani
Family: Syngnathidae

The Chapman's pipefish (Dunckerocampus chapmani) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 9 cm.

Length
8.5 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–8.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Snake-like
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Chapman's pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) from shallow reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a very thin, bony-ringed body with alternating brown and pale rings and a tubular snout, and a striking paddle-shaped tail fin. Among coral and in crevices it sucks in small zooplankton and sometimes cleans larger fish. The male carries the eggs. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Chapman's pipefish?

The Chapman's pipefish has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Chapman's pipefish live?

The Chapman's pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Chapman's pipefish get?

The Chapman's pipefish grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.

Is the Chapman's pipefish dangerous to humans?

No, the Chapman's pipefish is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Chapmans band-zeenaald sourced
English name
Chapman's pipefish sourced
Scientific name
Dunckerocampus chapmani
Family
Syngnathidae
Other names
New Caledonian pipefish verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
8.5 verified
Body shape
Snake-like sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Beak-shaped sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
8.0 verified
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Dunckerocampus

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