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Pipefish (Leptonotus elevatus)
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Ecological Illustration of Pipefish (Leptonotus elevatus)
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Syngnathidae

Pipefish

Leptonotus elevatus

Syngnathid Fish of New Zealand Waters

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Pipefish is a marine fish from Southwest Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Pipefishes and Allies
Family
Syngnathidae
Genus
Leptonotus
Water type
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
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