The ring-backed pipefish (Stipecampus cristatus) is a species of pipefish found in the waters of the Indian Ocean off the southern coast of Australia. It occurs on reefs in beds of red and brown algae down to depths of 15 metres (49 ft). This species grows to a length of 22 centimetres (8.7 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ringback Pipefish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pugnaso curtirostris
- Histiogamphelus cristatus
- Histiogamphelus briggsii
- Festucalex cinctus
- Mitotichthys meraculus
- Syngnathus tenuirostris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Family
- Syngnathidae
- Genus
- Stipecampus
- Species
- Stipecampus cristatus
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