Spined Pipefish
Phoxocampus diacanthus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 5 to 40 m
- Max size: 8.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim pipefish of rock and coral, it tucks itself into lagoon and seaward reefs from the surf zone down to about 40 metres. The male carries the brood in a pouch beneath his tail, holding the eggs until the young are ready to swim free.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Phoxocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278053.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spined Pipefish live?
- The Spined Pipefish (Phoxocampus diacanthus) is typically found at 5 to 40 m.
- Is the Spined Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Spined Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spined Pipefish get?
- The Spined Pipefish grows to about 8.7 cm.