Fishing for Beady pipefish

Hippichthys penicillus

The beady pipefish is a slender, elongated fish typically measuring around 4-6 inches in length and weighing less than 0.1 pounds. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and estuaries, often among seagrass beds. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and plankton. Known for its stealthy behavior, it uses its tubular snout to suction prey efficiently. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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