Doryrhamphus janssi, commonly known as the Janss' pipefish , is a species of pipefish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.
Doryrhamphus janssi has a long, slender body with an elongated, tubular mouth. It's a small sized fish which can reach a maximal length of 14 cm.[3] The body of this species is bright orange while the head and anterior portion of the trunk are blue. Its tail is flag-like with a black background color, white margin and white dot in the center.
The Janss' pipefish is found in the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific area, from Indonesia to the Philippines, this latter is the northern and eastern limit of the species distribution.[2] It likes sheltered inner reef and it is usually observed under small coral overhangs and crevices.[4]
Doryrhamphus janssi is a cleaner fish specialised in small fish like apogonids and damselfishes, they usually work in couple.[3]
It is ovoviviparous and like for the seahorse, the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch.[4]
The Janss' Pipefish is not easily kept because of to its unusual feeding requirements. This fish generally prefers to eat only live copepods.[5]
The specific name honours Edwin Janns Jr., a Los Angeles property developer who had a keen interest in marine biology.[6]
Doryrhamphus janssi, commonly known as the Janss' pipefish , is a species of pipefish belonging to the family Syngnathidae.
