Corythoichthys paxtoni explained

Corythoichthys paxtoni, commonly known as Paxton's pipefish, is a species of marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. It is endemic to the Coral Sea, being found in the Great Barrier Reef, the Chesterfield Islands, and New Caledonia.^[1] It inhabits coral reefs and rubble lagoons to depths of 18m (59feet), where it can grow to lengths of 13cm (05inches). This species mates monogamously and is ovoviviparous, with males carrying eggs until giving birth to live young.^[2]

The generic name is derived from Greek korys or korythos which means "helmet" and ichtys which means "fish". The specific name honours Dr John R. Paxton, the former Curator of Fishes, Australian Museum, Sydney.^[3]

Further reading

• Atlas of Living Australia
• Government of Australia Department of the Environment and Energy

Notes and References

1. Gillespie, K. . Pollom, R. . amp . 2016 . Corythoichthys paxtoni . 2017 . 2016 . e.T65365090A115416189 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T65365090A67619415.en .
2. Dawson, C.E., 1985. Indo-Pacific pipefishes (Red Sea to the Americas). The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA.
3. Web site: Thompson, Vanessa J. . Dianne J. Bray . amp . Corythoichthys paxtoni . Fishes of Australia . 27 May 2018 . Museums Victoria.