Insular Pipefish
Anarchopterus tectus
- Group: Seahorse
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Among the turtle grass beds of sheltered island coves, the insular pipefish drifts upright among the blades. As in all pipefish the male broods the eggs, carrying them in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Anarchopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279604.
FAQ
- Is the Insular Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Insular Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Insular Pipefish get?
- The Insular Pipefish grows to about 12.5 cm.