Description

Also known as Bastard Pipefish, Graceful Pipefish, Pipehorse, Pygmy Pipefish, Pygmy Pipehorse, Pygmy Seahorse.

Found singly or in pairs, amongst red algae and seaweeds, over shallow rocky reefs.
They feed on tiny invertebrates, which they suck whole into their mouths.
Length - ?cm
Depth - 0-40m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Pipefish are like seahorses in that the male gives birth!
The female deposits their eggs after fertilisation into the males pouch located under their tail to incubate the eggs for one month before giving birth. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7994