Maroubra perserrata
Species of marine fish
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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 | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Maroubra |
| Species: | M. perserrata |
| Binomial name | |
| Maroubra perserrata | |
