The Long-snouted pipefish (Stigmatopora macropterygia) is a saltwater fish of the family Syngnathidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The widebody pipefish is a slender pipefish from the southwest Pacific, off Australia and New Zealand. The species grows to about 35 cm and has an extremely slender, bony-ringed body with a conspicuously broad dorsal fin and a long, tubular snout with which it sucks up small food. It lives among seagrass and weed in coastal water, where its shape lets it blend in with the vegetation. As in pipefishes, the male carries the eggs. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Long-snouted pipefish?
The Long-snouted pipefish has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Long-snouted pipefish live?
The Long-snouted pipefish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Long-snouted pipefish get?
The Long-snouted pipefish grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Long-snouted pipefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Long-snouted pipefish is harmless to humans.
Is the Long-snouted pipefish edible?
The Long-snouted pipefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Stigmatopora
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