Network pipefish
(Corythoichthys flavofasciatus)
General data
Scientific names:
Network pipefish
Local names:
Reticulate pipefish, Yellow-banded pipefish
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climates:
Tropical, Subtropical
This species can be found from the Red Sea and Eastern Africa to the Tuamotu, the Ryukyu Islands, northern Australia and the Austral Islands. It lives in tropical climate and it is associated with lagoons and coral reefs at depths from the low tide line to 25 m
Corythoichthys flavofasciatus can reach a length of about 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in males.
These fishes have 26-36 dorsal soft rays. Body has yellow and brown stripes, while the snout is red. Males develop orange stripes and brilliant light blue spots.
This species is quite similar to Corythoichthys conspicillatus.
