Benedetto's Pipefish
Corythoichthys benedetto
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 5 to 20 m
- Max size: 6.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A delicate pipefish that drifts alone or in small groups over sheltered reefs between about five and twenty metres, often on algae covered rock or among the branches of a gorgonian sea fan. The male broods the eggs in a pouch just behind the anal fin.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Corythoichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398437.
FAQ
- How deep does the Benedetto's Pipefish live?
- The Benedetto's Pipefish (Corythoichthys benedetto) is typically found at 5 to 20 m.
- Is the Benedetto's Pipefish dangerous to divers?
- The Benedetto's Pipefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Benedetto's Pipefish get?
- The Benedetto's Pipefish grows to about 6.8 cm.