Stick Pipefish (species: Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) in Green Island (Gaia Guide)
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Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus
Stick Pipefish


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Syngnathiformes
Family Syngnathidae
Genus Trachyrhamphus
Species Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 40 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 42 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits subtidal lagoon and seaward reefs, usually among algae or seagrasses. Most are seen on sand and mud areas, prone to currents; usually soft bottom to about 25m.

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