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The Blue spotted pipefish (Hippichthys cyanospilos) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The bluespotted pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species has a thin, elongate body armoured with bony rings, a tube-shaped snout and fine bluish spots on the flank. It lives in estuaries, the lower reaches of coastal rivers and mangroves and tolerates brackish water. With its snout it sucks up small zooplankton. The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue spotted pipefish?
The Blue spotted pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Armoured estuarine pipefish with small blue spots; the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch.
Where does the Blue spotted pipefish live?
The Blue spotted pipefish lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Indo-West Pacific; estuaries and mangroves.
How big does the Blue spotted pipefish get?
The Blue spotted pipefish grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Blue spotted pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue spotted pipefish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue spotted pipefish edible?
The Blue spotted pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Hippichthys
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