The banded pipefish or ringed pipefish ( Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus) is a species of fish in the Syngnathidae ( and pipefish) family.
Distribution and habitat
The banded pipefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the
Indo-Pacific region,
Red Sea included.
[ Its range includes Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Japan, the Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, South Africa, and Taiwan.][ It inhabits , , and outer reef slopes in tropical climates.][
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Description
The banded pipefish has a straight, elongated body which reaches a maximum length of 19 cm (7.4 in).[ It has fleshy streams coming back from its head. These trails are thought to be mechanisms of camouflage for the pipefish whilst hiding in reeds.]
Reproduction
Similar to the other seahorses and pipefishes, the male banded pipefish is equipped with a specialised brood pouch, rather than the female.
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