Doryrhamphus excisus Kaup, 1856
Bluestripe pipefish, 7cm

Doryrhamphus excisus is a small species usually found under large rocks on lagoon and seaward reefs. It is also occasionally in small caves, where it usually swims upside down against the ceiling.

A group sleeping agains the wall of a small caves at night.

Created 10 July 2010
Updated 27 March 2017

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