Glittering Pipefish
Halicampus nitidus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1 to 20 m
- Max size: 7.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reef pipefish of flats down to around seventeen metres, it is easy to recognise by colour yet so secretive it is rarely spotted. The male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail until the young are ready to leave.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Halicampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277192.
FAQ
- How deep does the Glittering Pipefish live?
- The Glittering Pipefish (Halicampus nitidus) is typically found at 1 to 20 m.
- Is the Glittering Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Glittering Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Glittering Pipefish get?
- The Glittering Pipefish grows to about 7.3 cm.