Banded Pipefish
Micrognathus crinitus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1 to 21 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This pipefish slips through pockets of coral rubble on white sand, usually near sea fans. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail until they hatch. It reaches about 15 centimetres and belongs to the same family as the seahorses.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Micrognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278317.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Pipefish live?
- The Banded Pipefish (Micrognathus crinitus) is typically found at 1 to 21 m.
- Is the Banded Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Pipefish get?
- The Banded Pipefish grows to about 15 cm.