Guadalupe Pipefish
Syngnathus insulae
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 20–35 m
- Max size: 20.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Guadalupe pipefish hides among algae in depths of around 20 to 35 metres, sometimes drifting with rafts of floating Sargassum. The male carries the eggs 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 275225.
FAQ
- How deep does the Guadalupe Pipefish live?
- The Guadalupe Pipefish (Syngnathus insulae) is typically found at 20–35 m.
- Is the Guadalupe Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Guadalupe Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Guadalupe Pipefish get?
- The Guadalupe Pipefish grows to about 20.4 cm.