Glowtail Pipefish
Dunckerocampus chapmani
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 0 to 8 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A slender pipefish of shallow water down to about 8 metres, it carries the family's signature habit of male pregnancy. The male broods the eggs in a pouch beneath his tail and may be carrying a clutch by the time he reaches 8 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Dunckerocampus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 310945.
FAQ
- How deep does the Glowtail Pipefish live?
- The Glowtail Pipefish (Dunckerocampus chapmani) is typically found at 0 to 8 m.
- Is the Glowtail Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Glowtail Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Glowtail Pipefish get?
- The Glowtail Pipefish grows to about 8.5 cm.