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''Corythoichthys conspicillatus'', the reticulate pipefish, is a species of
''Corythoichthys conspicillatus'' can grow to a total length of .
These pipefishes have reddish to reddish-brown and yellow bands on their body which have a reticulated pattern of lines superimposed on them, there are red spots on the snout, and the tail is pink to reddish with a white margin. The males have a bluish-black blotch around their anus which becomes more intense in colour during courtship.
pipefish
Pipefishes or pipe-fishes (Syngnathinae) are a subfamily of small fishes, which, together with the seahorses and seadragons (''Phycodurus'' and ''Phyllopteryx''), form the family Syngnathidae.
Description
Pipefish look like straight-bodied seah ...
from the family
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Syngnathidae
The Syngnathidae is a family of fish which includes seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons (''Phycodurus'' and '' Phyllopteryx''). The name is derived from grc, σύν (), meaning "together", and (), meaning "jaw". The fused jaw is one of the t ...
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Taxonomy
This species is often confused with ''Corythoichthys flavofasciatus
''Corythoichthys flavofasciatus'', known commonly as the network pipefish, reticulate pipefish and yellow-banded pipefish, is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae.
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found from the Red ...
'' and the two were considered conspecific by some authorities but it is now widely accepted as a valid species with ''C. flavofasciatus'' being restricted to the Red Sea.
Distribution
This species is widespread in the tropicalIndo-Pacific
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In a narrow sense, sometimes known as the Indo-West Pacific or Indo-Pacific Asia, it comprises the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean, the western and central Pacific Ocean, and the ...
, from the Red Sea
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Description
''Corythoichthys conspicillatus'' can grow to a total length of .
These pipefishes have reddish to reddish-brown and yellow bands on their body which have a reticulated pattern of lines superimposed on them, there are red spots on the snout, and the tail is pink to reddish with a white margin. The males have a bluish-black blotch around their anus which becomes more intense in colour during courtship.
Biology and habitat
''Corythoichthys conspicillatus'' can be found in seagrass beds or in sandy and rubble areas on sheltered reefs at depths of . It is normally seen in pairs or small groups.References
Fish described in 1842 conspicillatus Fish of the Pacific Ocean Fish of the Indian Ocean {{Syngnathiformes-stub