Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Gulf pipefish
Size:
The gulf pipefish will grow to 6 inches (15.2 centimeters).
Diet:
The gulf pipefish feed on small crustaceans and other aquatic invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
Gulf pipefish inhabit highly vegetated areas in shallow coastal waters. They can be found from Brazil through Central America and along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico.
Details:
These fish are long and slender with darker olive brown females and lighter males. They are known for their elaborate courtship and mating rituals. After mating, the female transfers eggs to the male’s brood pouch, where he carries them until hatch. They can breed in fresh, salt, or brackish water at different times of year, depending on environmental conditions. These fish inhabit highly vegetated areas in shallow salt water and fresh water in portions of the Gulf and western Atlantic.