Author: (Rüppell, 1838)
FBname: Network pipefish
Remark: The species <i>Corythoichthys conspicillatus</i> (Jenyns, 1842) is considered as valid in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. May 2011: Ref. 86870) following Allen & Erdmann (2008: Ref. 74959).  The species page will be created.
Comments: Found among algal-matted rock and living corals of lagoon and seaward reefs from the low tide line to a depth of 25 m or more.  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).  The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Feeds on small invertebrates particularly copepods (Ref. 89972).