Long Snouted Pipefish

Conspicuous color pattern in life with alternating blue and brown bars; 22-24 trunk rings; 32-38 tail rings (Ref. 43281).

Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 4365

Largest freshwater pipefish. Found in rivers and streams (Ref. 5316). Feeds on small crustaceans, worms and insects. Of little food value. Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205).