Schultz's Pipefish
Corythoichthys schultzi
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Slender and delicate, this pipefish weaves among corals and sea fans on lagoon and seaward reefs, often in pairs by day. The male broods the eggs in a pouch tucked beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Corythoichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217993.
FAQ
- How deep does the Schultz's Pipefish live?
- The Schultz's Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Schultz's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Schultz's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Schultz's Pipefish get?
- The Schultz's Pipefish grows to about 16 cm.