Network Pipefish
Corythoichthys flavofasciatus
Also known as: Banded Pipefish, Reticulate Pipefish, Reticulated Pipefish, Yellow-banded Pipefish
- Banded Pipefish
- Reticulate Pipefish
- Reticulated Pipefish
- Yellow-banded Pipefish
Overview
Found singly, pairs, or in schools, over living corals and rocks, close to shorelines of lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in algae growth.
They feed on tiny swimming invertebrates, which they suck whole into their mouths.
Pipefish are like seahorses in that the male gives birth!
The female deposits their eggs after fertilisation into the males pouch located under their tail to incubate the eggs for one month before giving birth.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 20
Found singly, pairs, or in schools, over living corals and rocks, close to shorelines of lagoons and seaward reefs, rich in algae growth.
Adult photos 20
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