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Banded pipefish

Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
19.0 cm
Depth Range
5-56m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 19.0 cm
Depth Range 5-56m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
5-56m
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Taxonomy

Order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes)
Species Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Banded pipefish get?
Banded pipefish can grow up to 19.0 cm long.
Where is Banded pipefish found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does Banded pipefish belong to?
Banded pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus) belongs to the family Syngnathidae (Seahorses & Pipefishes) in the order Syngnathiformes (Seahorses & Pipefishes).

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