Sculptured Pipefish
Choeroichthys sculptus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 6 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely longer than a finger, this pipefish hides among algae and seagrass on intertidal reef flats and shallow sand. The male broods the eggs beneath his tail and may already be carrying a clutch at under 5 centimetres long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Choeroichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217988.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sculptured Pipefish live?
- The Sculptured Pipefish (Choeroichthys sculptus) is typically found at 0 to 6 m.
- Is the Sculptured Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Sculptured Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sculptured Pipefish get?
- The Sculptured Pipefish grows to about 8.5 cm.