Fishing for Messmate pipefish

Corythoichthys haematopterus

The Messmate pipefish is a slender, elongated fish found in coral reefs and seagrass beds of the Indo-Pacific. It reaches up to 7 inches in length and weighs around 0.1 pounds. This species feeds primarily on small crustaceans and plankton. Known for its camouflage abilities, it often mimics the surrounding environment to evade predators. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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