Caribbean pipefish (Syngnathus caribbaeus) is a species of pipefish.[1][2] It is widespread in the Western Atlantic near the coasts of South America from Belize to Suriname, as well as from the Greater and Lesser Antilles.[2] It is a reef-associated fish can grow to 22.5 cm (8.9 in) total length.[2]

Caribbean pipefish
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Syngnathiformes
Family: Syngnathidae
Genus: Syngnathus
Species:
S. caribbaeus
Binomial name
Syngnathus caribbaeus

References

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  1. ^ a b Williams, J.T.; Brenner, J.; Pollom, R. (2015). "Syngnathus caribbaeus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T47153711A47461901. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T47153711A47461901.en. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Syngnathus caribbaeus". FishBase. February 2024 version.