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Greater Pipefish Syngnathus acus Length to 50cm
Relatively large and robust by pipefish standards. Found among seaweeds and eelgrass. Adult has long slender body, with pectoral fins, and small tail and dorsal fins. Head is angular-looking with ‘hump’ behind eye; snout is long with concave profile. Typically brown above, paler below, often with dark bands down back. Widespread and locally common in S and W only.
Relatively large and robust by pipefish standards. Found among seaweeds and eelgrass. Adult has long slender body, with pectoral fins, and small tail and dorsal fins. Head is angular-looking with ‘hump’ behind eye; snout is long with concave profile. Typically brown above, paler below, often with dark bands down back. Widespread and locally common in S and W only.
