Northern Pipefish
Syngnathus fuscus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 5–49 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of seagrass beds in bays and estuaries, the northern pipefish also slips into fresh water and moves out onto the shelf for winter. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Syngnathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159451.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Pipefish live?
- The Northern Pipefish (Syngnathus fuscus) is typically found at 5–49 m.
- Is the Northern Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Pipefish get?
- The Northern Pipefish grows to about 33 cm.