Tidepool Pipefish
Micrognathus micronotopterus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 2–6 m
- Max size: 5.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The tidepool pipefish lives in tide pools and reef crevices in very shallow water, rarely below about six metres. The male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail until they hatch. It is a slender fish of around six centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Micrognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278319.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tidepool Pipefish live?
- The Tidepool Pipefish (Micrognathus micronotopterus) is typically found at 2–6 m.
- Is the Tidepool Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Tidepool Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tidepool Pipefish get?
- The Tidepool Pipefish grows to about 5.7 cm.