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Corythoichthys haematopterus
Also known as Dragon Pipefish, Dragonface Pipefish, Messmate Reeftop Pipefish, Yellow-streaked Pipefish. They feed on tiny swimming invertebrates which they suck whole into their mouths, and grow to a length of about 17cm.
Found singly or in pairs in shallow water, on rubble and sand patches also along reef edges. Found at depths of 0 to 21m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
I spotted quite a few of these pipefish very close to shore -- in only about a meter of water. I couldn't get a good shot of them, however, because of the waves... All of them were in pairs.
Spotted on Jan 21, 2012
Submitted on Jan 22, 2012
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