The Flagtail pipefish (Doryrhamphus negrosensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The flagtail pipefish is a very small pipefish from the Indo-West Pacific. The species reaches only about 5 cm and has an extremely slender, bluish body with an orange stripe and a conspicuous, flag-shaped tail with white edges. It lives among coral and rubble on shallow reefs and acts as a cleaner fish that removes parasites from larger fish. As in pipefishes, the male carries the eggs beneath its tail. The fish appears in the reef aquarium. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Flagtail pipefish?
The Flagtail pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Flagtail pipefish live?
The Flagtail pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Flagtail pipefish get?
The Flagtail pipefish grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Flagtail pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Flagtail pipefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Flagtail pipefish edible?
The Flagtail pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Doryrhamphus
More from the family Syngnathidae
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