Lissocampus bannwarthi

Lissocampus bannwarthi

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Anguilliform
Small
Tropical fish

Lissocampus bannwarthi is a species of marine pipefish belonging to the family Syngnathidae. They are found in the coastal waters of the northern Red Sea in sandy substrates from depths of 0 to 3 meters. Their primary food source likely consists of small crustaceans and amphipods.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Pipefishes and Allies
Family: Syngnathidae
Genus: Lissocampus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: anguilliform