Jeffords, Jeffrey

Pipefish

Corythoichthys

This pipefish (Corythoichthys species) is only about 3 1/2 inches in length. Their bodies are long and slender like a sea snake or perhaps a trumpetfish, but don't grow as large. Belonging to the same scientific family as seahorses (family Syngnathidae), they are similar in appearance to seahorses, with small fins, rigid bodies, and rough skin texture.

About this image

Identification
Corythoichthys
Location

Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic
Anatomy body parts eyes

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "Pipefish.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/fish/Pipefish/

Last updated: 2004-35-14 / Generated: 2025-09-15 02:01

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