About Doryrhamphus excisus Kaup, 1856
Species Identification
Doryrhamphus excisus Kaup, 1856 can be identified by its key physical characteristics.
Body Coloration
It has an orange or reddish body that contrasts with a distinct bluish mid-lateral stripe, and it features a fan-like tail.
Fin and Snout Structure
It has a rounded caudal fin with a white outline and mostly black inner area, and its snout is elongated.
Adult Length
Both males and females of this species reach an average adult length of 7 cm.
Sexual Dimorphism of Snout
Males have a series of bumps and hooks on the upper surface of their snout, while females have smooth snouts.
Male Maturity Size
Males mature when they reach approximately 31 mm in length.
Distribution Range
This species has a wide geographic distribution.
Geographic Extent
Its range extends from the Persian Gulf to the coasts of Central America and South America, and it occurs across the Indo-Pacific and Western Pacific regions.
Habitat
It inhabits reef crevices, and individuals have also been found in tidepools.
