Pigsnout Pipefish
Doryrhamphus malus
- Group: Seahorse
- Max size: 6.2 cm
- For divers: safe
A small pipefish known only from very shallow reef down to about six metres, reaching some six centimetres. The male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Doryrhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1014075.
FAQ
- Is the Pigsnout Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pigsnout Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pigsnout Pipefish get?
- The Pigsnout Pipefish grows to about 6.2 cm.