Many-Spotted Pipefish
Corythoichthys polynotatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This slim pipefish lives in shallow rubble lagoons among algae and seagrass, often intertidal and rarely more than a few metres down. As with all pipefishes the male does the brooding, carrying the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Corythoichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278447.
FAQ
- How deep does the Many-Spotted Pipefish live?
- The Many-Spotted Pipefish (Corythoichthys polynotatus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Many-Spotted Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Many-Spotted Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Many-Spotted Pipefish get?
- The Many-Spotted Pipefish grows to about 16 cm.