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Western crested pipefish (Mitotichthys meraculus)
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Syngnathidae

Western crested pipefish

Mitotichthys meraculus

Pipefish Reaching Twenty Two Point Two Centimeters

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Anguilliform
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Western crested pipefish is a marine fish found around Eastern Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 22.2 cm.

Maximum length
22.2 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
anguilliform
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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