Network pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus)

Scientific name: Corythoichthys flavofasciatus R?ppell, 1838

Network pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus)

The Network pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia and the Austral Islands.

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. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Corythoichthys flavofasciatus
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
12.0
Depth range
25 m (82 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to northern Australia and the Austral Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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