Longtail Pipefish [Petersenaspis longicauda]
Description
The Longtail Pipefish, or Petersenaspis longicauda, is a marine fish species from the family Syngnathidae. It is found in the Western Central Pacific region, particularly in the coastal waters of the Philippines. This species is characterized by its long, slender body that tapers to a thin, elongated tail. The body is typically brown or greenish with a pattern of lighter vertical bars. The Longtail Pipefish inhabits coral reefs and is known for its unique reproductive behavior, where males carry eggs in a ventral brood pouch until they hatch.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Sternaspids
Sternaspidae
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| Genus |
Petersenaspis
Petersenaspis
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