Messmate pipefish
Corythoichthys haematopterus
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A pipefish from the Indo-Pacific, from the east coast of Africa to Vanuatu.
- Scientific name
- Corythoichthys haematopterus
- Family
- Syngnathidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Synonyms
- Corythoichthys fasciatus, Corythoichthys hematopterus, Corythoichthys intestinalis, Corythroichthys elerae, Corythroichthys isigakius, Ichthyocampus papuensis, Syngnathus conspicillatus, Syngnathus crenulatus, Syngnathus fasciatus, Syngnathus haematopterus
Origin
- Native region
- Oceania, Ásia, África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 19.8 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Omnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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