Bony-Headed Pipefish
Nannocampus subosseus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 3–8 m
- Max size: 9.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
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.