Straightstick Pipefish
Trachyrhamphus longirostris
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 16–91 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Long and pencil thin, this pipefish lies out in the open on muddy estuary bottoms and continental shelf flats rather than clinging to weed. The male carries the developing eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail, releasing fully formed young into the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Trachyrhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218046.
FAQ
- How deep does the Straightstick Pipefish live?
- The Straightstick Pipefish (Trachyrhamphus longirostris) is typically found at 16–91 m.
- Is the Straightstick Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Straightstick Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Straightstick Pipefish get?
- The Straightstick Pipefish grows to about 40 cm.