Black-Breasted Pipefish
Corythoichthys nigripectus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of lagoon and seaward reefs, it threads through coral and algae patches either alone or in a steady pair. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Corythoichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217994.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Breasted Pipefish live?
- The Black-Breasted Pipefish (Corythoichthys nigripectus) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Black-Breasted Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Breasted Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Breasted Pipefish get?
- The Black-Breasted Pipefish grows to about 11 cm.