Paxton's pipefish (Corythoichthys paxtoni)

Scientific name: Corythoichthys paxtoni Dawson, 1977

The Paxton's pipefish (Corythoichthys paxtoni) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Australia. More recently reported from the Chesterfield Islands.

Biology

Adults inhabit coral reef. 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 paxtoni
Family
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses)
Order
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and Seahorses)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.4
Depth range
18 m (59 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 18 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Australia. More recently reported from the Chesterfield 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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