Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate, thin, straight; head not at angle to body; snout tubular, long (>50% of head length); mouth small; tail not coiled, caudal fin present; color brownish to pale; body with armored plates forming rings around body, dark vertical bars between rings; no pelvic or anal fins. |
Similar Species |
Chain pipefish is distinguished by its long snout and the vertical banding on its sides; dusky pipefish have long snouts, but are mottled not banded; Gulf pipefish have a short snout. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay |
Maximum Size |
38 cm (15 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 33-36 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
As with all pipefishes and seahorse, the male carries and broods the eggs. |
State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |