Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Dusky pipefish
Size:
Dusky pipefish can grow up to 10 inches (26 centimeters).
Diet:
Dusky pipefish are carnivorous fish, feeding on plankton and small crustaceans like shrimp and crabs.
Range & Habitat:
The dusky pipefish can be found in seagrass beds across the western Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.
Details:
Dusky pipefish have long and slender bodies. They’re born a bright yellow color and darken into a brownish-green as they grow. When reproducing, the male pipefish will store the eggs in a pouch under his tale until they’re ready to hatch and swim out.