Syngnathidae

Sawtooth pipefish

Maroubra perserrata

Camouflaging among reef algae and openings

• Temperate
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Anguilliform
• Small
• Temperate fish

Maroubra perserrata, also known as the sawtooth pipefish is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae. This species can be found at depths up to 20 meters along the coast of Australia from southern Queensland to southern Western Australia. While they can live in many different habitats, they are often found inhabiting openings in reefs and rocks that contain algae and invertebrates, which they likely rely on for camouflage.