Pipehorse
Amphelikturus dendriticus
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 1 to 16 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Part seahorse and part pipefish in build, the pipehorse clings to rubble bottoms in shallow water with a prehensile tail. Like its kin the male broods the eggs in a pouch tucked beneath his tail until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Amphelikturus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 316266.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pipehorse live?
- The Pipehorse (Amphelikturus dendriticus) is typically found at 1 to 16 m.
- Is the Pipehorse dangerous to divers?
- The Pipehorse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pipehorse get?
- The Pipehorse grows to about 7.5 cm.