Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse
Idiotropiscis lumnitzeri
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 6–30 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This thumb sized pygmy pipehorse lives on semi exposed rocky reefs thinly clothed in bushy red algae, where it is almost impossible to spot. It clings to the bottom by its tail at depths between six and thirty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Idiotropiscis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281157.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse live?
- The Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse (Idiotropiscis lumnitzeri) is typically found at 6–30 m.
- Is the Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse dangerous to divers?
- The Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse get?
- The Sydney's Pygmy Pipehorse grows to about 5.5 cm.