Janss' Pipefish
Doryrhamphus janssi
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 35 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An energetic pipefish that runs a cleaning station, it works in pairs and is visited by cardinalfish and damsels seeking a tidy up. It lives in tide pools, crevices and caves with sponges, and the male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Doryrhamphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279103.
FAQ
- How deep does the Janss' Pipefish live?
- The Janss' Pipefish (Doryrhamphus janssi) is typically found at 0 to 35 m.
- Is the Janss' Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Janss' Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Janss' Pipefish get?
- The Janss' Pipefish grows to about 14 cm.