Deepbody Pipefish
Kaupus costatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 50 m
- Max size: 12.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep bodied pipefish that lives among seagrass and algal beds in shallow Australian water, reaching about thirteen centimetres. As in all pipefish the male carries the developing eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Kaupus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281217.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deepbody Pipefish live?
- The Deepbody Pipefish (Kaupus costatus) is typically found at 0 to 50 m.
- Is the Deepbody Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Deepbody Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deepbody Pipefish get?
- The Deepbody Pipefish grows to about 12.9 cm.