Bluntnose pipefish [Rhabdus obtusa]
Description
The Bluntnose pipefish is another member of the Syngnathidae family. They are slightly larger than their Straightnose relatives, reaching up to 20 cm in length. They inhabit coastal waters, particularly in areas with plentiful seagrass. The Bluntnose pipefish is distinguished by its short, blunt snout and a body covered in rigid plates. They feed primarily on small crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Rhabdus
Rhabdus
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