Worm Pipefish
Nerophis lumbriciformis
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Wormlike and slender as its name suggests, this little pipefish twines among rocks, algae holdfasts and low branches in the intertidal down to about 30 metres. The male alone carries the developing young, with the larvae attached to his underside until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Nerophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127383.
FAQ
- How deep does the Worm Pipefish live?
- The Worm Pipefish (Nerophis lumbriciformis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Worm Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Worm Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Worm Pipefish get?
- The Worm Pipefish grows to about 15 cm.