Blackchest Pipefish

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.