Minyichthys myersi, also known as Myer's pipefish, is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae. They can be found inhabiting coral in many areas of the Indo-Pacific including Mauritius, Indonesia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and French Polynesia. Their diet likely consists of small crustaceans such as copepods and amphipods. Reproduction occurs through ovoviviparity in which the males brood eggs before giving live birth.
Etymology The fish is named in honor of George S. Myers (1905-1985), from Stanford University.
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Minyichthys myersi at FishBase