Fin's Fish Guide
The Long-snouted pipefish (Doryichthys boaja) is a freshwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 41 cm.
Asia: Cambodia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and others
Description
The Long-snouted pipefish is a freshwater pipefish (Syngnathidae) from fresh and brackish water of Sundaland in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 41 cm and has a very slender body armoured in bony rings with a long, tubular snout. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among water plants of slow-flowing rivers and estuaries and sucks in minute crustaceans. The male carries the eggs until they hatch. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Long-snouted pipefish?
The Long-snouted pipefish has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Long-snouted pipefish live?
The Long-snouted pipefish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Asia: Cambodia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and others
How big does the Long-snouted pipefish get?
The Long-snouted pipefish grows to a maximum of about 41 cm.
Is the Long-snouted pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Long-snouted 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 Long-snouted pipefish edible?
The Long-snouted pipefish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Doryichthys
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