Caribbean Pipefish
Syngnathus caribbaeus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 6 m
- Max size: 22.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Caribbean pipefish threads through weedy and sandy shallows of inshore waters, a thin armoured fish that swims upright among the stems. As in all pipefishes the male broods the eggs, carrying them in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Syngnathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275219.
FAQ
- How deep does the Caribbean Pipefish live?
- The Caribbean Pipefish (Syngnathus caribbaeus) is typically found at 0 to 6 m.
- Is the Caribbean Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Caribbean Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Caribbean Pipefish get?
- The Caribbean Pipefish grows to about 22.5 cm.