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Shortnose pipefish (Micrognathus andersonii)
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Ecological Illustration of Shortnose pipefish (Micrognathus andersonii)
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Syngnathidae

Shortnose pipefish

Micrognathus andersonii

Light stripes with dark edges

  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • Anguilliform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Shortnose pipefish is a marine fish found around Indo-Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 8.5 cm.

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