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Syngnathidae

Oceanic pipefish

Penetopteryx taeniocephalus

  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Anguilliform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
7.3 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: Madagascar to Christmas Island (Line Islands).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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