Red Pipefish
Notiocampus ruber
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 16.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of inshore continental shelf waters, the red pipefish reaches about sixteen centimetres. As in other pipefishes the male broods the eggs in a pouch under his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Notiocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Pipefish live?
- The Red Pipefish (Notiocampus ruber) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Red Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Pipefish get?
- The Red Pipefish grows to about 16.4 cm.