Siokunichthys | |
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S. nigrolineatus on Fungia sp. mushroom coral | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Syngnathiformes |
Family: | Syngnathidae |
Subfamily: | Syngnathinae |
Genus: | Siokunichthys Herald, 1953 |
Type species | |
Siokunichthys herrei Herald, 1953
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Siokunichthys is a genus of pipefishes native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. One species, Siokunichthys nigrolineatus, has a commensal relationship with mushroom corals of the genus Fungia.
There are currently six recognized species in this genus:[1]