The Banner's pipefish (Cosmocampus banneri) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
Banner's pipefish is a very small pipefish from the Indo-Pacific. The species reaches only about 6 cm and has an extremely slender, bony-ringed body and a long, tubular snout with which it sucks up tiny food. As a reef-dweller it shelters among coral and rubble and feeds on minute crustaceans. As in pipefishes, the male carries the eggs beneath its tail. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banner's pipefish?
The Banner's pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Banner's pipefish live?
The Banner's pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Banner's pipefish get?
The Banner's pipefish grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Banner's pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Banner's pipefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Banner's pipefish edible?
The Banner's pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Cosmocampus
More from the family Syngnathidae
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