Rudie Hermann Kuiter, Aquatic Photographics, Australien
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Notiocampus ruber is a dark pink, red or chestnut-brown pipefish that is covered with tiny whitish to yellowish or reddish dots, has a short snout, large eyes and no pectoral fins.
This small needle shows a special feature compared to all other pipefishes, it moves quickly in a snake-like motion.
The red pipefish usually inhabits rocky reefs, often in crevices, in association with sponges and encrusting and filamentous red algae, but is rarely seen.
Reddish, from dusky pink to a deeper maroon, with tiny red or yellow spots.
Etymology: The species name is derived from the Latin "ruber" for "red", in reference to the red coloration of the species.
This small needle shows a special feature compared to all other pipefishes, it moves quickly in a snake-like motion.
The red pipefish usually inhabits rocky reefs, often in crevices, in association with sponges and encrusting and filamentous red algae, but is rarely seen.
Reddish, from dusky pink to a deeper maroon, with tiny red or yellow spots.
Etymology: The species name is derived from the Latin "ruber" for "red", in reference to the red coloration of the species.
