Investigator Pipefish
Cosmocampus investigatoris
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 2–45 m
- Max size: 7.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of sand, mud and coral bottoms from a couple of metres down to about forty five, it has turned up in surface tow nets and under night lights as well as in dredge hauls. The male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Cosmocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278062.
FAQ
- How deep does the Investigator Pipefish live?
- The Investigator Pipefish (Cosmocampus investigatoris) is typically found at 2–45 m.
- Is the Investigator Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Investigator Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Investigator Pipefish get?
- The Investigator Pipefish grows to about 7.2 cm.