Renny's Pipefish
Choeroichthys hadiatyae
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- For divers: safe
This slender little pipefish lives on gently sloping sandy and rubble shallows, from about a metre down to fifteen or twenty. Like other pipefishes the male broods the eggs, carrying them until the young are released.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Choeroichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1523855.
FAQ
- How deep does the Renny's Pipefish live?
- The Renny's Pipefish (Choeroichthys hadiatyae) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Renny's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Renny's Pipefish is harmless to divers.