Double-Ended Pipefish
Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1–42 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A long, stick straight pipefish of lagoons and seaward reefs, it lies among algae and seagrass on current swept sand and mud to around 25 metres. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch under his tail until the young are released.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Trachyrhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218045.
FAQ
- How deep does the Double-Ended Pipefish live?
- The Double-Ended Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus) is typically found at 1–42 m.
- Is the Double-Ended Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Double-Ended Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Double-Ended Pipefish get?
- The Double-Ended Pipefish grows to about 40 cm.