MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Kathy Leahy ( kathyl )

Status:

Completed

Date:

02/19/2014

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Corythoichthys intestinalis

Suggested Class:

Common Name(s):

Scribbled pipefish

Species Synonyms:

Dragonface pipefish

Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

N/A

Fish Base Link:

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/5961

Breeding Success:

False

Success References:

Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and seahorses) > Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) > Syngnathinae
Etymology: Corythoichthys: Greek, korys, korythos = helmet + Greek, ichtys = fish (Ref. 45335).

Journal:

http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=88797&high=

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	Review of the Pipefish Genus Corythoichthys with Description of Three New Species Author(s): C. E. DawsonSource: Copeia, Vol. 1977, No. 2 (May 25, 1977), pp. 295-338Published by: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH)Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1443912 .

Other Details
Other Information:	Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-32; Anal soft rays: 4. Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 68 m (Ref. 9710), usually ? - 68 m (Ref. 37816). Tropical; 16°N - 23°S Adults occur in shallow sandy or mixed sand, rubble, or coral areas of reef flats and lagoons, also sometimes on seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 6.5-7.0 cm SL. Usually in pairs or may form small aggregations (Ref 90102).

Other Details

Other Information:

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-32; Anal soft rays: 4.
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 68 m (Ref. 9710), usually ? - 68 m (Ref. 37816). Tropical; 16°N - 23°S
Adults occur in shallow sandy or mixed sand, rubble, or coral areas of reef flats and lagoons, also sometimes on seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 6.5-7.0 cm SL. Usually in pairs or may form small aggregations (Ref 90102).

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