Bony-Headed Pipefish

Nannocampus subosseus

Bony-Headed Pipefish

Known from a single fish out of a rock pool, this small pipefish reaches about 9 centimetres. As in all pipefishes the male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail, possibly beginning to brood at around 9 centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Nannocampus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279332.

FAQ

How deep does the Bony-Headed Pipefish live?
The Bony-Headed Pipefish (Nannocampus subosseus) is typically found at 3–8 m.
Is the Bony-Headed Pipefish dangerous to divers?
The Bony-Headed Pipefish is harmless to divers.
How big does the Bony-Headed Pipefish get?
The Bony-Headed Pipefish grows to about 9.1 cm.