Myer's Pipefish
Minyichthys myersi
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 6 to 35 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Myer's pipefish threads through coral and rubble between about six and 35 metres, a slender fish of just six centimetres. The male carries the developing eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail until the young emerge.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Minyichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218027.
FAQ
- How deep does the Myer's Pipefish live?
- The Myer's Pipefish (Minyichthys myersi) is typically found at 6 to 35 m.
- Is the Myer's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Myer's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Myer's Pipefish get?
- The Myer's Pipefish grows to about 6 cm.