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Corythoichthys haematopterus
Also known as Yellow-streaked Pipefish, Messmate Pipefish and Bloodspot Pipefish. Like its seahorse cousins, males carry the fertilized eggs to term. Males have a brood pouch under the tail. Its body is greenish with fine black longitudinal lines; the lines on its face are purplish, while the underside of the head and body is yellowish. Its tail is tipped with a tiny pinkish or reddish fan that's edged in white.
Reef-associated, commonly found at depths of 0 to 3m. Indo-Pacific distribution.
Spotted this pipefish during my safety stop, in about 4m of water at Angel's Cove, Talikud Island. It measured about 10cm long.
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Thank you, sofi2!
Thanks, jimmy76!
Nice Picture
That's a very good description of it, Maria. :)
Another amazing creature - looks like a combination of an eel and a seahorse. Your videos are great additions!