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03/27/2008, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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Is there a way to determine different sexes in pipefish?
Just curious if there is a way to determine sexes in pipefish, namely the Dunckerocampus pessuliferus - Yellow banded pipefish?
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03/29/2008, 08:29 AM | #2 |
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Yes, the males have a brood pouch and carry the eggs and give birth to live fry.
If you look along the lower abdomen of the males, you will see 2 long flaps of skin, this is the brood pouch.
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