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Corythoichthys flavofasciatus (Rüppell, 1838) Network pipefish |
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photo by
Rusconi, G. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 33390) to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia (Ref. 33390) and the Austral Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-36 | |||
| Biology: | Found among algal-matted rock and living corals of lagoon and seaward reefs from the low tide line to a depth of 25 m or more. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Feeds on small invertebrates particularly copepods (Ref. 89972). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||