Corythoichthys ocellatus, the ocellated pipefish or orange-spotted pipefish, is a marine pipefish found in the western Pacific Ocean. Belonging to the family Syngnathidae, it grows up to 10 cm long, and is found in the first 12 m of the warm tropical seas off the coast of Australia. Ovoviviparous, the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch found under the tail.
Orange-spotted Pipefish, Ocellated Pipefish |
Corythoichthys ocellatus
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IUCN Red List Assessment, Corythoichthys ocellatus
It’s likely the species would benefit from international efforts to mitigate climate change.
One third of reef building corals face elevated extinction risk from climate change and local impacts.