Barred Shortbody Pipefish
Choeroichthys cinctus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A short bodied pipefish of sheltered reefs, it tucks into crevices among sponges below about ten metres and grows no longer than a finger. The male broods the eggs under his tail, and may already be carrying a clutch at under four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Choeroichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277992.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred Shortbody Pipefish live?
- The Barred Shortbody Pipefish (Choeroichthys cinctus) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Barred Shortbody Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Barred Shortbody Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred Shortbody Pipefish get?
- The Barred Shortbody Pipefish grows to about 8 cm.