Corythoichthys intestinalis, known commonly as the scribbled pipefish, is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae.[3] Other common names used include banded pipefish, Australian banded pipefish, Australian messmate pipefish and messmate pipefish.[2]
| Scribbled pipefish | |
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| Two specimens on Heron Reef, Queensland, Australia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Syngnathiformes |
| Family: | Syngnathidae |
| Genus: | Corythoichthys |
| Species: | C. intestinalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Corythoichthys intestinalis (E. P. Ramsay, 1881)
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The Scribbled pipefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region.[2]
The Scribbled pipefish is a small fish and can reach a maximum size of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) total length.[2]
Biology
editAdults occur in shallow sandy or mixed sand, rubble, or coral areas of reef flats and lagoons, also sometimes on seaward reefs,[4] to depths of 20–68 metres (66–223 ft).[2] The Scribbled pipefish is ovoviviparous.[5] The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail.[5]
References
edit- ^ Gillespie, K. & Pollom, R. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Corythoichthys intestinalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T65364931A115414738. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T65364931A67619400.en.
- ^ a b c d e Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Corythoichthys intestinalis". FishBase. February 2018 version.
- ^ Lieske & Myers,Coral reef fishes, Princeton University Press, 2009, ISBN 9780691089959
- ^ Myers, R.F. (1991). Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. p. 298.
- ^ a b Breder, C.M. & D.E. Rosen (1966). Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. p. 941.
External links
edit- http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=217995
- Photos of Scribbled pipefish on Sealife Collection
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