Fin's Fish Guide
The Freshwater pipefish (Ichthyocampus carce) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Asia: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and others
Description
The freshwater pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) that inhabits fresh, brackish and coastal water of South and Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a very slender, stiff, bony-ringed body and a short, tubular snout with which it sucks up small zooplankton. It lives among water plants and bank roots of rivers, ditches and estuaries. Like other pipefishes the male carries and broods the eggs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Freshwater pipefish?
The Freshwater pipefish has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Freshwater pipefish live?
The Freshwater pipefish lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia and others
How big does the Freshwater pipefish get?
The Freshwater pipefish grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Freshwater pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Freshwater 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.
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