Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse
Acentronura breviperula
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1–47 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
This pygmy pipehorse hangs on by its tail to debris and clumps of algae, usually in pairs, where its slender body blends into the growth. It ranges across reef from one metre down to nearly fifty.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Acentronura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 309247.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse live?
- The Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) is typically found at 1–47 m.
- Is the Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse dangerous to divers?
- The Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse get?
- The Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse grows to about 5 cm.