First record of the worm pipefish, Nerophis lumbriciformis (Pennant, 1776) in coastal waters of the Netherlands, with notes on other animal species recently recorded from the Oosterschelde

The Worm pipefish, Nerophis lumbriciformis (Pennant, 1776) is recorded for the first time from along the coast of the Netherlands. A juvenile specimen of 44 mm total length was caught in the Oosterschelde on November 21st, 1982. A key to the species of pipefishes from the coastal waters of the Netherlands and from adjacent coasts is given. Other animal species recently recorded for the first time from the Oosterschelde are enumerated.