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Snake Pipefish

Entelurus aequoreus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Syngnathiformes ›Family: Syngnathidae ›Genus: Entelurus

About

The snake pipefish (Entelurus aequoreus) is a species of pipefish native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean where they are generally found amongst algae close in to shore. This species grows to a length of 60 centimetres (24 in) TL for females and 40 centimetres (16 in) TL for males with most individuals reaching a length of about 45 centimetres (18 in) TL for females and 32 centimetres (13 in) TL for males. This species is the only known member of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snake Pipefish?
The scientific name of Snake Pipefish is Entelurus aequoreus.
What is the conservation status of Snake Pipefish?
The Snake Pipefish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Snake Pipefish belong to?
Snake Pipefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Snake Pipefish belong to?
Snake Pipefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Snake Pipefish belong to?
Snake Pipefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Snake Pipefish belong to?
Snake Pipefish belongs to the order Syngnathiformes.
What family does Snake Pipefish belong to?
Snake Pipefish belongs to the family Syngnathidae.
What genus does Snake Pipefish belong to?
Snake Pipefish belongs to the genus Entelurus.