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.
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