Messmate Pipefish
Corythoichthys haematopterus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 21 m
- Max size: 19.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This pipefish drifts through shallow rubble and sandy patches, nearly always paired with a mate. The male carries the developing eggs in a pouch under his tail until they hatch, and can be brooding once he reaches about nine centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Corythoichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217991.
FAQ
- How deep does the Messmate Pipefish live?
- The Messmate Pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) is typically found at 0 to 21 m.
- Is the Messmate Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Messmate Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Messmate Pipefish get?
- The Messmate Pipefish grows to about 19.8 cm.