Gibbs' Pipefish
Festucalex gibbsi
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 22–91 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of the continental shelf, this species ranges across open sand and rubble between about 22 and 91 metres. The male carries the developing eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Festucalex
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279033.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gibbs' Pipefish live?
- The Gibbs' Pipefish (Festucalex gibbsi) is typically found at 22–91 m.
- Is the Gibbs' Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Gibbs' Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gibbs' Pipefish get?
- The Gibbs' Pipefish grows to about 8 cm.