Pug-Nosed Pipefish
Pugnaso curtirostris
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: to 11 m
- Max size: 18.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pipefish of Posidonia and Zostera grass beds, the pug nosed pipefish carries a short, blunt snout unusual for its slender family. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail, carrying the next generation until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Pugnaso
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282513.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pug-Nosed Pipefish live?
- The Pug-Nosed Pipefish (Pugnaso curtirostris) is typically found at to 11 m.
- Is the Pug-Nosed Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Pug-Nosed Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pug-Nosed Pipefish get?
- The Pug-Nosed Pipefish grows to about 18.2 cm.