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Choeroichthys cinctus Dawson, 1976 Barred shortbody pipefish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Indonesia to Samoa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-26; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Pale white to yellowish with distinct black barring on the trunk, followed by spots on the tail (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by rings 15 + 20 - 22; 10 caudal rays; continuous superior trunk and tail ridge; inferior trunk ridge ends on anal ring; lateral trunk ridge and inferior tail ridge confluent; no keels in scutella; length of snout 1.7-1.9 in head length; depth of snout 5.5-7.0 in snout length; head length 3.4-3.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in sheltered reef habitats, usually in crevices with sponges and in depths over 10 m (Ref. 48635). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 3.8 cm SL. Solitary (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 March 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||