Offshore Pipefish
Micrognathus natans
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This offshore pipefish is known only from plankton hauls taken by midwater trawl and surface dipnet, drifting in open water down to about 25 metres. The male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail. 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 278320.
FAQ
- How deep does the Offshore Pipefish live?
- The Offshore Pipefish (Micrognathus natans) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Offshore Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Offshore Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Offshore Pipefish get?
- The Offshore Pipefish grows to about 6 cm.