Schultz’s Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) クチナガイシヨウジ
Some Redbanded Pipefish were moving around the reef like worms. They were only about 10 cm long. It was hard to keep track of them when I went up for air. I didn’t realize at the time but I ended up finding this Schultz’s Pipefish. They are related to Sea Horses and Trumpetfish. They have a small tail and dorsal fin. I was trying to get a better shot of the head at the time. I soon lost track of this one too. Amami
A closer look a the head of a Schultz’s Pipefish.