Half-Banded Pipefish
Mitotichthys semistriatus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 26.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of eelgrass beds in shallow water, this species drifts among the blades to barely three metres deep. As in all pipefishes the male carries the eggs, brooding them in a pouch beneath his tail, and it grows to about 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Mitotichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281583.
FAQ
- How deep does the Half-Banded Pipefish live?
- The Half-Banded Pipefish (Mitotichthys semistriatus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Half-Banded Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Half-Banded Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Half-Banded Pipefish get?
- The Half-Banded Pipefish grows to about 26.8 cm.