Upside-Down Pipefish
Heraldia nocturna
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 9.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
True to its name, this pipefish usually swims belly up in caves and under ledges by day, feeding mostly at night on rocky reefs. The male carries the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail and may start brooding at around 6 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Heraldia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281046.
FAQ
- How deep does the Upside-Down Pipefish live?
- The Upside-Down Pipefish (Heraldia nocturna) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Upside-Down Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Upside-Down Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Upside-Down Pipefish get?
- The Upside-Down Pipefish grows to about 9.2 cm.