Marine Life

Many-banded pipefish

Galhi kendi venu bandeyri

Dunckerocampus multiannulatus

The fairly common Dunckerocampus multiannulatus, which is sometimes classified in the genus Doryrhamphus, is easily overlooked by divers due to its habit of living in small, dark caves, particularly in the Maldives.

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size: Max. 17.5 cm
color: Numerous narrow brownish red bars present on body. 4-6 dark bands on opercle.
order: Gasterosteiformes
family: Syngnathidae
image url: https://assets.explore.mv/fishes/dunckerocampus-multiannulatus.png
habitat and biology: Frequently discovered in caves and along the incline of the reef.
distinctive characters: The dorsal fin has 20 to 23 rays, the pectoral fin has 18 to 22 rays, the trunk has 16 rings, and the tail has 19 to 20 rings.