Corythoichthys nigripectus, commonly known as the black-breasted pipefish, is a marine species belonging to the family Syngnathidae. This species is characterized by an almost white tail adorned with small reddish spots, a red reticular pattern on the dorsal side, and rows of orange spots on the ventral side.
It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, spanning from the 🌊 Red Sea, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, and the 🇵🇭 Philippines to the Society Islands (🇵🇫 French Polynesia), 🇬🇺 Guam, and 🇳🇨 New Caledonia (🇫🇷 Overseas France). The black-breasted pipefish typically inhabits coral reefs and algae patches at depths ranging from 5 to 30 meters (16 to 98 feet). It can attain a length of up to 11 centimeters (4.3 inches).
Notably, the black-breasted pipefish exhibits both monogamous and ovoviviparous reproductive behaviors, with males assuming the responsibility of carrying eggs and subsequently giving birth to live offspring.
Why it's threatened
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
