Dunckerocampus naia (Naia pipefish) is thought to be a species of marine fish of the family Syngnathidae, although further taxonomic study is needed to determine if the classification is valid or if this species is synonymous with D. dactyliophorus.[1] It is found in the Pacific Ocean, off of Japan, Guam, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands.[2] It lives in caverns or under ledges amongst rocky or coral reefs at depths of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet), where it can grow to lengths of 12cm (05inches).[2] It is expected to feed on small crustaceans.[1] This species is ovoviviparous, with males carrying eggs and giving birth to live young.[2]
D. naia can be identified by its colour pattern of 24–31 alternating pale yellow and maroon bars. Its tail fin in mostly red, with broad white upper and lower margins.[2]