Pipefish
Syngnathus typhle
Sighting evidence at Sivota Bay, Lefkada
Broadnosed pipefish inhabit the dense seagrass meadows of Sivota Bay, moving with remarkable stealth through the blades where their elongated bodies provide perfect camouflage. Like their seahorse relatives, it is the male that carries developing young in a brood pouch along his abdomen. Their dependence on healthy seagrass makes them sensitive indicators of water quality in the bay.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Pipefish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.