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The Pink pipefish (Bryx analicarens) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The insular pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) from the Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Persian Gulf. The species has a very slender, tube-shaped body with bony rings and a long, tubular snout with which it sucks up small prey. It occurs in tide pools and shallow flats at depths less than 1 m, among the brown alga Cystoseira, but has also been trawled to 45 m deep. Like all pipefishes the male carries the fertilised eggs in a brood pouch under the tail until they hatch. It feeds on small crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pink pipefish?
The Pink pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Long tubular snout; the male carries the eggs in a brood pouch under the tail.
Where does the Pink pipefish live?
The Pink pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Persian Gulf; tide pools and seaweed.
How big does the Pink pipefish get?
The Pink pipefish grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Pink pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Pink pipefish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Pink pipefish edible?
The Pink pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Bryx
More from the family Syngnathidae
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