Dusky Pipefish
Syngnathus floridae
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 18–55 m
- Max size: 26 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of seagrass beds along the western Atlantic, it usually stays in water 5 metres or shallower and moves offshore when the cold sets in. The male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail, and the fish feeds on tiny grass shrimp and other small crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Syngnathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159450.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Pipefish live?
- The Dusky Pipefish (Syngnathus floridae) is typically found at 18–55 m.
- Is the Dusky Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Pipefish get?
- The Dusky Pipefish grows to about 26 cm.