Hairy Pipefish
Urocampus carinirostris
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 5 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender pipefish of estuaries and the lower reaches of rivers, the hairy pipefish hides among algae and Zostera seagrass and rarely ventures more than a few metres down. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Urocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283090.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hairy Pipefish live?
- The Hairy Pipefish (Urocampus carinirostris) is typically found at 0 to 5 m.
- Is the Hairy Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Hairy Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hairy Pipefish get?
- The Hairy Pipefish grows to about 10 cm.