Syngnathus typhle rondeleti

Trumpets

  • Broad-nosed pipefish
  • Grasnadel
  • Siphonostome de Méditerranée
  • Mula
  • Pesce ago

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides among algae.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides among algae.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : - Zooplankton

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!