Schultz's pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi)

Classification (WoRMS)

Full classification as recorded by WoRMS: Kingdom: Animalia · Phylum: Chordata · Class: Teleostei · Order: Syngnathiformes · Family: Syngnathidae · Genus: Corythoichthys.

Accepted name: Corythoichthys schultzi · Authority: Herald, 1953 · Taxonomic status: accepted · AphiaID: 217993.

Source: World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) — https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=217993 (CC BY 4.0). Accessed 2026-09-25.

Biology and life history (FishBase)

Measured values published by FishBase for Corythoichthys schultzi. Only fields the database actually holds for this species are shown; these are database values, not aquarium guidance.

Maximum length: 16 cm · Depth range: 2–30 m · Habitat zone: reef-associated · Body shape: eel-like · Vulnerability index: 10 of 100 · Fishery importance: commercial · Aquarium trade: public aquariums.

FishBase notes: Found among corals or sea fans in lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 30874). Adults in pairs or small aggregations when in the open or in safe places at night (Ref. 48635). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).

Source: FishBase species summary (SpecCode 5965) — https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Corythoichthys-schultzi.html (CC BY-NC 3.0 — non-commercial use only). Accessed 2026-09-25.

Distribution and occurrence records (GBIF)

419 georeferenced occurrence records for Corythoichthys schultzi are published through GBIF from 33 countries or marine areas. The map above plots 110 distinct locations from a sample of 419 records, omitting 14 inland records that carry an institution's coordinates rather than a collection site; it shows where the species has been observed and reported, not a modelled range.

Most records by country or area: Australia (64); Israel (53); Egypt (48); Réunion (46); New Caledonia (38); Fiji (32); Japan (23); Marshall Islands (19); Philippines (14); Indonesia (10); Jordan (9); Maldives (9); Tonga (7); Mauritius (4); Saudi Arabia (4).

Marine regions with a valid WoRMS distribution record: Seychellois Exclusive Economic Zone; Mauritian Exclusive Economic Zone; Comoran Exclusive Economic Zone; Red Sea; Chagos.

Source: GBIF Occurrence Search (taxonKey 2333135) — https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/search?taxon_key=2333135&has_coordinate=true (records CC0 / CC BY); WoRMS distribution records (MarineRegions) — https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=217993 (CC BY 4.0); Natural Earth 110m basemap — https://www.naturalearthdata.com/ (public domain). Accessed 2026-09-25.

Conservation status (IUCN Red List)

The IUCN Red List assesses Corythoichthys schultzi Herald, 1953 as Least Concern (code LC). No trend, population estimate or threat analysis is given here, because none is available from this source without the Red List API; follow the source link for the full assessment, including its date.

Source: IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (taxon 65365100) — https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/65365100/0; GBIF IUCN Red List category endpoint (taxonKey 2333135) — https://api.gbif.org/v1/species/2333135/iucnRedListCategory. Accessed 2026-09-25.