Roughridge Pipefish
Cosmocampus banneri
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 2–30 m
- Max size: 5.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The roughridge pipefish lives among coral reefs between about two and 30 metres, a slim fish of just six centimetres. The male carries the developing eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Cosmocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217997.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roughridge Pipefish live?
- The Roughridge Pipefish (Cosmocampus banneri) is typically found at 2–30 m.
- Is the Roughridge Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Roughridge Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roughridge Pipefish get?
- The Roughridge Pipefish grows to about 5.8 cm.