Ocellate Pipefish (species: Corythoichthys ocellatus) in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Corythoichthys ocellatus
Ocellate Pipefish


©Anne Hoggett: Corythoichthys ocellatus at Osprey Islet, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Corythoichthys ocellatus at Osprey Islet, Lizard Island.

©Anne Hoggett: Possibly Corythoichthys ocellatus, north side of lagoon entrance channel, Lizard Island.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Gasterosteiformes
Family Syngnathidae
Genus Corythoichthys
Species Corythoichthys ocellatus

Lizard Island Field Guide
Lizard Island area: all known taxa

Colours

              

Distinguishing features

Small to pupil-sized orange spots with darker outlines on body, streaks on head.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Similar taxa

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

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References

  • Kuiter, R.H. (2000). Seahorses, pipefishes and their relatives: a comprehensive guide to the Syngnathiformes TMC Publishing, Chorleywood, UK. LIRS catalog number 90163.