Orange Pipefish
Maroubra yasudai
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 28–30 m
- Max size: 16.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An orange pipefish that hides in rock crevices and caves, growing to around sixteen centimetres. The male carries the developing eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Maroubra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281524.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Pipefish live?
- The Orange Pipefish (Maroubra yasudai) is typically found at 28–30 m.
- Is the Orange Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Pipefish get?
- The Orange Pipefish grows to about 16.1 cm.