Fishing for Honshu pipefish

Doryrhamphus japonicus

The Honshu pipefish is a slender, elongated fish found in coastal waters around Japan. It typically measures around 6 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and plankton. Preferring rocky reefs and seagrass beds, this species exhibits a calm demeanor and is known for its unique swimming style, mimicking seagrass movement. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase