Fin's Fish Guide
The Lord Howe pipefish (Cosmocampus howensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Lord Howe pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) from shallow reef and seagrass water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a thin, bony-ringed, brown-greenish body with skin appendages and a tubular snout. Strongly camouflaged, it lives among coral rubble, weed and seagrass and sucks in small zooplankton. The male carries the eggs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lord Howe pipefish?
The Lord Howe pipefish has a snake-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Lord Howe pipefish live?
The Lord Howe pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around algae or seagrass beds. Oceania: Australia, Easter I., Lord Howe I.
How big does the Lord Howe pipefish get?
The Lord Howe pipefish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Lord Howe pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Lord Howe 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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Same genus Cosmocampus
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