The Deepwater pipefish (Cosmocampus profundus) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Deepwater pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) from reef, weed and seagrass water of the deeper western Atlantic. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a very slender, armoured, tubular body with a long, tubular snout and a small, toothless mouth. As a calm dweller it shelters among weed, seagrass and coral rubble and sucks up minute crustaceans. As in all pipefishes the male carries the eggs until they hatch. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deepwater pipefish?
The Deepwater pipefish has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Deepwater pipefish live?
The Deepwater pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Deepwater pipefish get?
The Deepwater pipefish grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Deepwater pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Deepwater pipefish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cosmocampus
More from the family Syngnathidae
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