Sawtooth Pipefish
Maroubra perserrata
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: to 15 m
- Max size: 7.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of rocky areas, named for the saw toothed edge that runs along its slender body. As in all its relatives the male carries the brood in a pouch beneath his tail, sheltering the eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Maroubra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281523.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sawtooth Pipefish live?
- The Sawtooth Pipefish (Maroubra perserrata) is typically found at to 15 m.
- Is the Sawtooth Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Sawtooth Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sawtooth Pipefish get?
- The Sawtooth Pipefish grows to about 7.2 cm.