Worm Pipefish
Nerophis lumbriciformis
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Syngnathiformes
- Family
- Syngnathidae
The worm pipefish (Nerophis lumbriciformis) is a species of pipefish (of the family Syngnathidae), found in the North-eastern Atlantic along the coasts of Europe from the southern Norway, Kattegat and British Islands to Río de Oro in Western Sahara. The fish has a length of up to 15 cm. It inhabits rocky coastal areas with macrophytes at depths to 30 m.
Nerophis lumbriciformis, communément appelé nérophis lombriciforme, est une espèce de poissons marins appartenant à la famille des Syngnathidae. Description et caractéristiques C'est un petit syngnathe (15 cm maximum), de couleur variable cherchant à imiter les algues (de brun clair chamarré à noir uni). La tête est petite, le museau court et légèrement retroussé.
Nerophis lumbriciformis es una especie de pez de la familia Syngnathidae en el orden de los Syngnathiformes. Morfología Los machos pueden alcanzar 15 cm de longitud total. Alimentación Come crustáceos pequeños y alevines.
Distribution
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