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Syngnathidae

Pipefish

Pseudophallus elcapitanensis

Syngnathid Fish of Central American Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Central America and the Caribbean
Anguilliform
Medium
Tropical fish

Pipefish is a freshwater fish found around Central America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 18.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Pipefishes and Allies
Family: Syngnathidae
Genus: Pseudophallus
Maximum length: 18.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: anguilliform
Distribution: Central America: Jiménez, Costa Rica to Rio Chico, Panama.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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