Thorntailed Pipefish
Micrognathus pygmaeus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
The thorntailed pipefish lives on lagoon and seaward reefs from tide pools down to about eight metres, a slender fish of just six centimetres. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Micrognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 311717.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thorntailed Pipefish live?
- The Thorntailed Pipefish (Micrognathus pygmaeus) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Thorntailed Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Thorntailed Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thorntailed Pipefish get?
- The Thorntailed Pipefish grows to about 6 cm.