In this study researchers present data on the courtship and spawning of ๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐, the rainbow belly pipefish or deocata pipefish. This species is highly sought after in the hobby due to its attractive colouration and uniqueness. However, it faces threats from habitat destruction and overfishing for the ornamental fish trade.