Helen's Pygmy Pipehorse
Idiotropiscis larsonae
- Group: Seahorse
- Typical depth: 3–9 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Barely the length of a finger, this pygmy pipehorse clings to fronds of Sargassum weed on sheltered coral reefs. The male broods the eggs in a pouch while the female carries an ovipositor, and so little is known of it that it is listed as data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Syngnathiformes › Syngnathidae › Idiotropiscis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398438.
FAQ
- How deep does the Helen's Pygmy Pipehorse live?
- The Helen's Pygmy Pipehorse (Idiotropiscis larsonae) is typically found at 3–9 m.
- Is the Helen's Pygmy Pipehorse dangerous to divers?
- The Helen's Pygmy Pipehorse is harmless to divers.