Janss' Pipefish [Doryrhamphus janssi]
Description
Janss' Pipefish is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae, found in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by a long, slender body with a series of narrow, dark bands. It inhabits reef environments, often found in caves or under ledges during the day, and emerges at night to feed on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathiformes
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| Family |
Seahorses and Pipefishes
Syngnathidae
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| Genus |
Banded Pipefishes
Dunckerocampus
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