Bhanotia nuda

Bhanotia nuda (naked pipefish) is a marine fish of the family Syngnathidae. It is found in the western central Pacific, near Palau and southeastern Papua New Guinea. It inhabits shallow (0-2 m) reef habitats, mangrove forests, coral reefs, and silty waters (metamorphosed individuals found in deeper tide pools – up to 14 m), where it can grow to lengths of 7 cm. This species is ovoviviparous, with the males carrying eggs in brood pouches until they are ready to hatch.