Prophet's Pipefish
Lissocampus fatiloquus
- Group: Seahorse
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of the continental shelf, the prophet's pipefish has turned up among drifting Sargassum and in trawl and dredge hauls. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Lissocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281377.
FAQ
- Is the Prophet's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Prophet's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Prophet's Pipefish get?
- The Prophet's Pipefish grows to about 7.9 cm.