Pugheaded Pipefish
Bulbonaricus brauni
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This pugheaded pipefish tucks itself among dendrophyllid corals and the coral Galaxea on the shelf, in water between one and ten metres. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until the young are released.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Bulbonaricus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278086.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pugheaded Pipefish live?
- The Pugheaded Pipefish (Bulbonaricus brauni) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Pugheaded Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pugheaded Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pugheaded Pipefish get?
- The Pugheaded Pipefish grows to about 5.5 cm.