Janss’ Pipefish
Doryrhamphus janssi (Syngnathidae) Pipefishes, Seahorses, and Seadragons
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Elongate body with tube-like snout. Dark blue-brown shading on head and tail, orange-brown central body. Max. size: 14 cm
DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT Indo-Australian tropical marine: Gulf of Thailand to the Solomons, north to the Philippines, south to Australia and parts of Micronesia. Habitat: Tropical reefs: tide pools and rock
crevices, also sheltered inner reefs, depth to 35 m.
DIET IN THE WILD An active cleaner, most often serving cardinal and damselfishes.
Waterplanet Reproduction Cluster WP17
Janss’ Pipefish
Doryrhamphus janssi (Syngnathidae) Pipefishes, Seahorses, and Seadragons
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Elongate body with tube-like snout. Dark blue-brown shading on head and tail, orange-brown central body. Max. size: 14 cm
DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT Indo-Australian tropical marine: Gulf of Thailand to the Solomons, north to the Philippines, south to Australia and parts of Micronesia. Habitat: Tropical reefs: tide pools and rock
crevices, also sheltered inner reefs, depth to 35 m.
DIET IN THE WILD An active cleaner, most often serving cardinal and damselfishes.
Waterplanet Reproduction Cluster WP17