Beady Pipefish

Interesting Info

• The Beady Pipefish is a species of pipefish found in the coastal waters of Australia. They can be found along the entire length of the Australian coastline, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
• They are also known as the Big-nosed Pipefish or the Long-nosed Pipefish. They have a long, slender body that is brown or green in colour, with a distinctive snout that is used to suck up small crustaceans and other prey.
• Beady Pipefish are generally found in shallow waters, particularly around seagrass beds and rocky reefs.
• They are often seen swimming vertically in the water column, using their pectoral fins to stabilize themselves.
• Beady Pipefish are ovoviviparous, which means that the females carry the eggs in their brood pouch until they hatch. During breeding season, males and females will engage in an elaborate courtship dance, during which they circle each other and change colour.
• Beady Pipefish are closely related to seahorses, and share many of the same characteristics, including their elongated snout and ability to change colour.
• They are sometimes kept in aquariums as a natural pest control, as they will eat small crustaceans like copepods and amphipods.
• Their lifespan is not well documented, but it is believed to be around 2-3 years. In captivity, they have been known to live for up to 5 years.