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Messmate pipefish Seen in Cabilao, Philippines (2012). Photo by Mark Bockstael (my husband). <br /> It can grow up to 18 cm (7 in.). It is whitish to pale yellowish with dark wavy or reticulated line stripes, absent on back. Diffuse dark body bars. Usually in pairs, occasionally in aggregations.<br /> Habitat: Coastal and lagoon reefs with corals and sponges in 3-12 m. Indo West Pacific. Corythoichthys intestinalis,Fall,Geotagged,Philippines Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Messmate pipefish

Seen in Cabilao, Philippines (2012). Photo by Mark Bockstael (my husband).
It can grow up to 18 cm (7 in.). It is whitish to pale yellowish with dark wavy or reticulated line stripes, absent on back. Diffuse dark body bars. Usually in pairs, occasionally in aggregations.
Habitat: Coastal and lagoon reefs with corals and sponges in 3-12 m. Indo West Pacific.

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The Scribbled pipefish

"Corythoichthys intestinalis" is a species of marine fish in the family Syngnathidae. The Scribbled pipefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region. The Scribbled pipefish is a small size fish and can reach a maximum size of 16 cm length.

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Similar species: Pipefishes And Seahorses
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 4, 2016. Captured Oct 8, 2012 03:16 in Cabilao Island Rd, Loon, Bohol, Philippines.
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  • DC1400
  • f/16.3
  • 1/64s
  • ISO100
  • 19.6mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.