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pipefish, any of about 200 species in 51 genera of elongated fishes allied to the sea horses in the family Syngnathidae (order Gasterosteiformes). Pipefishes are very slender, long-bodied fishes that are covered with rings of bony armour.
- What type of animal is a pipe fish?
- Is a pipe fish a fish?
- Is a pipefish a seahorse?
- Do male pipefish get pregnant?
- What do Bay pipefish eat?
- Can you keep pipefish as pets?
- Are there freshwater pipefish?
- How do pipefish swim?
- Is pipe fish reef safe?
- What fish looks like sticks?
- What do ghost pipefish eat?
- Is a seahorse a fish?
- Are seahorses freshwater?
- How do you breed a pipefish?
What type of animal is a pipe fish?
Pipefish look like straight-bodied seahorses with tiny mouths. A wide variety of body forms exist among this large family, where some have worm-like bodies that creep along the seafloor while others have stiff bodies and are free swimming.
Is a pipe fish a fish?
Its small, round, smooth body makes it look much more like a worm than a fish, hence the name 'worm' pipefish. The only resemblance to a fish is one very small, delicate dorsal fin, which sits behind the head and extends for only a few centimetres.
Is a pipefish a seahorse?
Pipefish look like straight-bodied seahorses with tiny mouths. The name is derived from the peculiar form of the snout, which is like a long tube, ending in a narrow and small mouth which opens upwards and is toothless. The body and tail are long, thin, and snake-like.
Do male pipefish get pregnant?
In pipefish, pregnant males give birth to more young from attractive mates, new research shows. Pipefish, sea horses, and sea dragons belong to a family in which the males get pregnant.
What do Bay pipefish eat?
Feeding. The pipefish eats mostly tiny crustaceans. Northern pipefish may also feed on fish eggs, very small juvenile fish and other small aquatic animals.
Can you keep pipefish as pets?
Pipefish are best kept in an aquarium with only pipefish or seahorses. It is possible to keep them with other fish, but it is not recommended. If you do choose to keep them in an aquarium with other fish, ensure the fish will not compete for their food.
Are there freshwater pipefish?
Yes, there are freshwater pipefish, though they usually move between freshwater, brackish, and saltwater conditions. Freshwater/brackish water pipefish generally belong to the Microphis genus.
How do pipefish swim?
Pipefish swim in a leisurely fashion, characteristically in an upright position, gliding slowly through the water by means of rapid wavelike movements of the dorsal fin. Should they need to move faster, they can propel themselves forward by bending the body over and moving forward in a series of jump like movements.
Is pipe fish reef safe?
An ideal diet to start this fish on is Live Copepods and vitamin-enriched live baby brine shrimp. However, live baby brine should not make up the majority of its diet. Over time, the Banded Pipefish may become accustomed to eating frozen CYCLOP-EEZE®, small Mysis, and Nutramar Ova.
What fish looks like sticks?
The twig catfish (aka Farlowella catfish) is a freshwater species that gets its name from the obvious resemblance to a thin stick. The Farlowella name is actually the genus, but it's used as a catch-all term to describe this fish.
What do ghost pipefish eat?
Ghost Pipefish feed on minute crustaceans and other plankton, which are sucked up though their tube like snouts.
Is a seahorse a fish?
While seahorses appear to be very different from other fishes in the sea, they are fish nonetheless. They belong to the same class as all other bony fish (Actinopterygii), such as salmon or tuna. If one stretches a seahorse and lies it stretched out on its stomach, it is easy to see that they really are fish.
Are seahorses freshwater?
They are found in both warm tropical seas and chilly waters. All but one species thrive in marine (i.e., saltwater) environments. Seahorses are primarily marine fish, although a few species have been found living in brackish rivers. ... These are related to seahorses, but true seahorses cannot live in fresh water.
How do you breed a pipefish?
Breeding. Like seahorses, the pipefish's spawning ritual consists of the female depositing her eggs in a small pouch located on the chest of the male pipefish. Once the eggs are deposited the male fertilizes them and carries them until they hatch.
