Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse
Cylix nkosi
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 22–50 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: safe
Barely five centimetres long, this pygmy pipehorse hides in sheltered sandy pockets near flat rocky reefs, gripping sponges and soft corals with a curled, prehensile tail. It hangs among worm casts and debris, almost impossible to pick out from its surroundings.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Cylix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1781881.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse live?
- The Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse (Cylix nkosi) is typically found at 22–50 m.
- Is the Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse dangerous to divers?
- The Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse get?
- The Sodwana Pygmy Pipehorse grows to about 4.7 cm.