Edmondson's Pipefish
Halicampus edmondsoni
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1 to 33 m
- Max size: 9.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This pipefish lives on the bottom of shallow reefs and beaches and has even been taken from a tide pool, reaching about 9 centimetres. The male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail and may begin brooding at around 9 centimetres long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Halicampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277189.
FAQ
- How deep does the Edmondson's Pipefish live?
- The Edmondson's Pipefish (Halicampus edmondsoni) is typically found at 1 to 33 m.
- Is the Edmondson's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Edmondson's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Edmondson's Pipefish get?
- The Edmondson's Pipefish grows to about 9.4 cm.