Naked Pipefish
Bhanotia nuda
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny pipefish of tide pools and shallow reef down to around fourteen metres, slender and easily overlooked at seven centimetres. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch as miniature versions of the adult.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Bhanotia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279909.
FAQ
- How deep does the Naked Pipefish live?
- The Naked Pipefish (Bhanotia nuda) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Naked Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Naked Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Naked Pipefish get?
- The Naked Pipefish grows to about 7 cm.