Nilsson's Pipefish
Syngnathus rostellatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1 to 18 m
- Max size: 18.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of coastal and estuarine shallows, it drifts among floating and attached seaweed on sandy shores. The male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail, brooding them through the summer spawning season.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Syngnathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127389.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nilsson's Pipefish live?
- The Nilsson's Pipefish (Syngnathus rostellatus) is typically found at 1 to 18 m.
- Is the Nilsson's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Nilsson's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nilsson's Pipefish get?
- The Nilsson's Pipefish grows to about 18.5 cm.