Fin's Fish Guide
The Deep-bodied pipefish (Leptonotus blainvilleanus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The deep-bodied pipefish is a pipefish from the southwest Atlantic and adjacent waters around southern South America. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a slender, bony-ringed body that is somewhat deeper in the middle, and a long, tubular snout with which it sucks up small food. It lives among seagrass and weed in coastal and estuarine water. 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 Deep-bodied pipefish?
The Deep-bodied pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Tubular snout; the male carries the eggs under the tail
Where does the Deep-bodied pipefish live?
The Deep-bodied pipefish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southwest Atlantic
How big does the Deep-bodied pipefish get?
The Deep-bodied pipefish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Deep-bodied pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Deep-bodied pipefish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Deep-bodied pipefish edible?
The Deep-bodied pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Leptonotus
More from the family Syngnathidae
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