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The Fringed pipefish (Anarchopterus criniger) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The fringed pipefish is a small pipefish (Syngnathidae) from the western Atlantic. The species has a very slender, bony-ringed armoured body and a tubular snout. It keeps among seagrass and seaweed of shallow coastal waters, where its thin body blends in among the plant stems. With its tubular snout it sucks up small zooplankton and small crustaceans. Like all pipefishes the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch under the tail. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fringed pipefish?
The Fringed pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Very slender small pipefish of seagrass beds; the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch.
Where does the Fringed pipefish live?
The Fringed pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; seagrass and seaweed of shallow coastal waters.
How big does the Fringed pipefish get?
The Fringed pipefish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Fringed pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Fringed pipefish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Fringed pipefish edible?
The Fringed pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Anarchopterus
More from the family Syngnathidae
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