Syngnathus acus

Trumpets

  • Greater pipefish
  • Große Seenadel
  • Grote zeenaald
  • Grand Syngnathe
  • Aguja de mar
  • Sirpuzza

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 110 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 : 50 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea worms - - Zooplankton
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

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!