Girdled Pipefish
Festucalex cinctus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 8 to 31 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of rubble bottoms in shallow coastal water off Australia, reaching about thirteen centimetres. As in all pipefish the male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail, carrying them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Festucalex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279032.
FAQ
- How deep does the Girdled Pipefish live?
- The Girdled Pipefish (Festucalex cinctus) is typically found at 8 to 31 m.
- Is the Girdled Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Girdled Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Girdled Pipefish get?
- The Girdled Pipefish grows to about 13 cm.