Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Harlequin Pipefish
Harlequin Pipefish
Scientific Name: Micrognathus crinitus
Synonyms: Micrognathus ensenadae
Order: Syngnathiformes
Family: Syngnathidae
Subfamily: Syngnathinae
Category: Pipefishes
Also known as: Banded Pipefish
Size: 5 to 8 in. (12 to 20 cm)  
Depth: 5-60 ft. (2-18 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, South Florida, Brazil

Seahorses & Pipefishes
Pipefishes

Harlequin Pipefish

Micrognathus sp.

Mushroom Coral Pipefish

Double-Ended Pipefish

Short-Tailed Pipefish

Shortpouch Pygmy Pipehorse

Pipehorse

Brown-Banded Pipefish

Network Pipefish

Shortfin Pipefish

Ringed Pipefish

Naia Pipefish

Orange-Banded Pipefish

Winged Pipefish

Thread Pipefish

Shortnose Pipefish



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