Short-tail Pipefish [Rhabdus brevicauda]
Description
The Short-tail Pipefish (Rhabdus brevicauda) is a marine species found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a small species, typically around 15 cm in length. It prefers shallow, coastal waters with plenty of vegetation and is common in seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and coral reefs. The Short-tail Pipefish is characterized by its short, stubby tail and elongated, slender body. It is generally brown or green in color, with a series of white or yellowish spots running along its body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Rhabdus
Rhabdus
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