Thorntail Pipefish
Micrognathus brevirostris
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 10 m
- Max size: 67.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny twig of a pipefish, the thorntail lives tucked among algae on shallow reefs. As with its relatives it is the male that carries the brood, holding the eggs in a pouch under his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Micrognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218020.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thorntail Pipefish live?
- The Thorntail Pipefish (Micrognathus brevirostris) is typically found at 0 to 10 m.
- Is the Thorntail Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Thorntail Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thorntail Pipefish get?
- The Thorntail Pipefish grows to about 67.5 cm.