Herre's Pipefish
Siokunichthys herrei
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–37 m
- Max size: 7.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A delicate pipefish often found tucked among the polyps of Xenia soft coral in shallow water, Herre's pipefish has also been dip netted from surface plankton. The male broods the eggs under his tail, and little else is documented about it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Siokunichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278823.
FAQ
- How deep does the Herre's Pipefish live?
- The Herre's Pipefish (Siokunichthys herrei) is typically found at 0–37 m.
- Is the Herre's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Herre's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Herre's Pipefish get?
- The Herre's Pipefish grows to about 7.6 cm.