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Reeftop Pipefish

Corythoichthys haematopterus

Seabook: Reeftop Pipefish

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Max Weight

Max Depth

21 m

Description

Corythoichthys haematopterus is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae. The Messmate pipefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, from the eastern coast of Africa to the Vanuatu Islands. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. Other names: Drago... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
black
brown
yellow
orange
pink
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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