Animal Species:Banded Pipefish, Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus (Bleeker, 1853)
The Ringed Pipefish can be recognised by its pattern of red to blackish bars. In Australia, it occurs in marine tropical waters of Australia.
Banded Pipefish, Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus
Jeff Williams
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Alternative Name/s
Ringed Pipefish
Identification
The Ringed Pipefish has red to blackish bars, a distinct caudal fin, and a very long snout.
Size range
The species grows to a maximum length of 18 cm.
Distribution
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
Distribution by collection data
Ozcam map of Banded Pipefish specimens in the Australian Museums.
Habitat
The species lives in caves and crevices.
Classification
- Species:
- dactyliophorus
- Genus:
- Doryrhamphus
- Order:
- Gasterosteiformes
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
Mark McGrouther
, Collection Manager, Ichthyology
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Tags Fishes, Ichthyology, Banded Pipefish, Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus, Syngnathidae, Red, Black, Long and Skinny, 10 cm - 30 cm, bands, marine, adult, white,