Shortnose Pipefish
Micrognathus andersonii
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 10 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny pipefish of tidepools, reef flats, and shallow sand flats, it threads through algae and seagrass usually within 5 metres of the surface. The male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until the young are ready to leave.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Micrognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218018.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortnose Pipefish live?
- The Shortnose Pipefish (Micrognathus andersonii) is typically found at 0 to 10 m.
- Is the Shortnose Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Shortnose Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shortnose Pipefish get?
- The Shortnose Pipefish grows to about 8.5 cm.