Brown-Banded Pipefish
Corythoichthys amplexus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–31 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of coral reefs and lagoons that reaches about ten centimetres, with males ready to brood at barely five. The male carries the eggs in a pouch under his tail, the standard arrangement for the family.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Corythoichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217996.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown-Banded Pipefish live?
- The Brown-Banded Pipefish (Corythoichthys amplexus) is typically found at 0–31 m.
- Is the Brown-Banded Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Brown-Banded Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown-Banded Pipefish get?
- The Brown-Banded Pipefish grows to about 10 cm.