Banded pipefish
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| phylum | Chordata | The banded pipefish or ringed pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus) is a species of fish in the Syngnathidae (seahorses and pipefish) family. The banded pipefish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, Red Sea included. The banded pipefish has a straight, elongated body which reaches a maximum length of 19 cm (7.4 in). It has fleshy streams coming back from its head. These trails are thought to be mechanisms of camouflage for the pipefish whilst hiding in reeds.
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| class | Actinopterygii | |
| order | Syngnathiformes | |
| family | Syngnathidae | |
| genus | Dunckerocampus | |
| species | D. dactyliophorus |
