Oceanic Pipefish
Penetopteryx taeniocephalus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 7.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny pipefish of gravel and coral rubble in the shallows, it stays within the top couple of metres and threads its slender body through the loose bottom. As in all pipefishes the male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Penetopteryx
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218030.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oceanic Pipefish live?
- The Oceanic Pipefish (Penetopteryx taeniocephalus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Oceanic Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Oceanic Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oceanic Pipefish get?
- The Oceanic Pipefish grows to about 7.3 cm.