The Black pipefish (Stigmatopora nigra) is a brackish-water fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The wide-bodied pipefish is a pipefish (Syngnathidae) from the temperate coastal waters of Australia and New Zealand. The species has a very slender, bony-ringed armoured body that can be black or greenish, with a conspicuously flattened, wide trunk in some animals. It inhabits bays, estuaries and shallow coastal waters among seagrass and algae, and is sometimes found in floating vegetation, where its slender body blends in perfectly. With its tubular snout it sucks up small zooplankton. The male carries the eggs. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black pipefish?
The Black pipefish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly black and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Black pipefish live?
The Black pipefish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Black pipefish get?
The Black pipefish grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Black pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Black pipefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Black pipefish edible?
The Black pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Stigmatopora
More from the family Syngnathidae
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