Long slender body with small rounded tail. Narrow tubular snout that is of moderate length compared to head. Length of snout goes into total head length Body may appear a mix of brown/tan, olive green, or gray with dark bars and some mottling, belly typically pale in color such as yellow or white.
Average Maximum Size:
33 cm (13 in)
Adults Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Northern Pipefish differs from the Chain Pipefish by its lack of a pronounced chainlike diamond pattern along the lower body.
Juveniles Distinguishing Characteristics:
NA
Range:
Gulf of St. Lawrence to N. Florida
Habitat:
Shallow brackish and marine waters; found nearshore around seaweed and sea grasses in bays, marshes, creeks and river mouths.
