About Corythoichthys schultzi Herald, 1953
Corythoichthys schultzi, commonly known as Schultz's pipefish, has an average maximum length of 16 centimetres (6.3 inches) for males. Its body is cylindrical and very elongated. This species of pipefish has cryptic coloration that helps it avoid detection by both prey and predators. The base body color is whitish, marked with small black, brown, and reddish dashes, as well as yellowish rings. It has protruding eyes, and a long snout that is slightly compressed and thinner than the rest of its body. The caudal fin is present but quite small. Adults of this species may form small aggregations. Corythoichthys schultzi is ovoviviparous: males carry eggs in a brood pouch located under the tail, and this pouch also holds the developing young pipefish until they are ready. This species is widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific Oceans, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to Tonga, and occurring throughout Micronesia, northern Australia, and New Caledonia. Schultz's pipefish is a benthic species associated with coral reefs. It is most commonly found in lagoons and seaward reefs at depths between 2 and 30 metres (6.6 and 98.4 ft). When in open areas, adults live in pairs or small groups, and they seek out safe locations to spend the night.
