About Corythoichthys ocellatus Herald, 1953
Common Name and Taxonomy
Corythoichthys ocellatus, commonly known as the ocellated pipefish or orange-spotted pipefish, is a species of marine pipefish in the Syngnathidae family.
Distribution
This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically in the warm tropical waters up to 12 meters deep off the coast of Australia.
Size
It reaches a maximum total length of 10 centimeters.
Reproduction
Like many pipefish, this species is ovoviviparous: males carry the developing eggs in a brood pouch located under their tail.
