Bentstick Pipefish
Trachyrhamphus Bicoarctatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameTrachyrhamphus Bicoarctatus
Other namesBend Stick Pipefish, Chocolate Pipefish, Ringed Pipefish, Short-tailed Pipefish, Stick Pipefish
SizeUp to 40 cm (15.7 in)
WeightUp to 40 g (.088 lb)
FamilyPipefish/Seahorse / Syngnathidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, tidal pools & lagoons in areas of sand & rubble amongst algae & seagrass beds near reefs
