Narrow-snouted Pipefish
NameNarrow-snouted Pipefish
Scientific NameSyngnathus tenuirostris
Common NamesNarrow-snouted Pipefish, Long-snouted Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginMediterranean Sea, Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall, peaceful gobies, Dragonets, Other small, peaceful pipefish species, Seahorses (with caution and adequate space)
Description
The Narrow-snouted Pipefish is an elongated, slender marine fish belonging to the same family as seahorses. It possesses a distinctive long, narrow snout used for feeding on small invertebrates, primarily copepods and other zooplankton. This species is known for its cryptic coloration and slow, deliberate movements, often blending into seagrass beds or rocky substrates.
