Bay Pipefish, Syngnathus leptorhyncus

Bay Pipefish, Syngnathus leptorhyncus

Phylum Chordata, Family Syngnathidae

Habitat: Live exclusively in eelgrass beds.

Description: Its sinuous shape and green color allow it to blend in with the waving blades of eelgrass. 

Distribution: Southern Baja California to Gulf of Alaska.

Fun Fact: Like other members of the seahorse family, male pipefish tend the eggs laid by their female partners in specialized pouches.