Greater Pipefishes [Siphonostoma]
Description
The Siphonostoma genus includes species of pipefishes known for their elongated snouts and slender bodies. They are primarily found in subtropical and tropical seas. These pipefishes are characterized by their secretive nature, often dwelling among seagrasses and reefs where they mimic the surrounding vegetation.
Species
Deep-snouted pipefish [Syngnathus schmidti]
View DetailsBlack-striped pipefish [Syngnathus abaster]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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Family |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathidae
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Statistics
- Species 2