Red-tailed pipefish and Similar Species
Doryichthys boaja
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Red-tailed pipefish. Here are the key differences.
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Short-tailed pipefish
Doryichthys deokhatoides
Key differences: D. deokhatoides typically has a shorter caudal fin and generally lacks the prominent reddish coloration seen in D. boaja. Its body is often more uniformly brown or grey.
Long-snouted pipefish
Doryichthys martensii
Key differences: D. martensii possesses a noticeably longer and more slender snout compared to D. boaja. Its coloration is also typically more subdued, lacking the distinct red tail.
Freshwater pipefish
Microphis brachyurus
Key differences: While also a freshwater pipefish, M. brachyurus often has a more robust body and a shorter snout. Its caudal fin is typically dark or translucent, not reddish.
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