Shortsnout Pipefish
NameShortsnout Pipefish
Scientific NameSyngnathus scovelli
Common NamesShortsnout Pipefish, Gulf Pipefish
FamilySyngnathidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range7.5-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSmall gobies, Small blennies, Other peaceful pipefish, Seahorses (with careful consideration)
Description
The Shortsnout Pipefish (*Syngnathus scovelli*) is a slender, elongated fish native to the Western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It is a master of camouflage, blending into seagrass beds and detritus, where it slowly ambushes small invertebrates. Males are responsible for brooding eggs in a specialized pouch.
