Brock's Pipefish
Halicampus brocki
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 3–45 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic pipefish of lagoon and seaward reefs, Brock's pipefish lives at moderate depths down to about forty five metres, blending in among corals and weeds. As in all pipefish the male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Halicampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277188.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brock's Pipefish live?
- The Brock's Pipefish (Halicampus brocki) is typically found at 3–45 m.
- Is the Brock's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Brock's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brock's Pipefish get?
- The Brock's Pipefish grows to about 12 cm.