Cosmocampus albirostris

Behavior:

Whitenose pipefish are generally found in seagrass beds and among shallow coral reefs and rubble. They are excellent at camouflage and generally remain still as they ambush small crustaceans and feed on fish eggs. Larger individuals sometimes prey on small fish. They are poor swimmers and are generally found in areas with less current.

Predators:

Snapper and crabs.

Did you know?

Pipefish have a face and snout that resembles a seahorse, and they also share elements of their behavior. For example, pipefish males carry fertilized eggs in a brood pouch around their mid-section until they hatch. Pipefish species vary in the complexity of their brood pouch, from a simple fold in their skin to a fully formed cavity in the male’s body.