Gulf Weed Pipefish [Repomucenus ornatipinnis]
Description
The Gulf Weed Pipefish, also known as the Ornate Pipefish, is a marine species found predominantly in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is a small, elongated fish known for its ornate body patterns and unique mouth shape. It usually inhabits coastal areas, especially around rocky reefs and weed beds. This pipefish is an ambush predator that mainly feeds on small crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Dragonets
Callionymidae
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| Genus |
Repomucenus
Repomucenus
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