Black-striped pipefish [Syngnathus abaster]
Description
The Black-striped pipefish is a species in the family Syngnathidae. It is found in the eastern Atlantic, from the Bay of Biscay to Morocco, and in the Mediterranean Sea. It inhabits shallow coastal waters, typically among algae. It can reach up to 29 cm in length. This species is distinguished by its dark color and the presence of a black lateral stripe running along its body.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Greater Pipefishes
Siphonostoma
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