Sargassum Pipefish
Syngnathus typhle
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This pipefish drifts upright among eelgrass and other vegetation in shallow coastal water, its slender snout matching the blades around it. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail and gives birth to live young in summer. It reaches about thirty five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Syngnathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127393.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sargassum Pipefish live?
- The Sargassum Pipefish (Syngnathus typhle) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Sargassum Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Sargassum Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sargassum Pipefish get?
- The Sargassum Pipefish grows to about 35 cm.