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Syngnathidae

Shortfin pipefish

Choeroichthys smithi

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Anguilliform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
5 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Durban, South Africa (Ref. 11228 ), Delagoa Bay and Pinda in Mozambique. Records from Mozambique Islands and Zanzibar, Tanzania are uncertain.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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