About Histiogamphelus cristatus (Macleay, 1881)
Histiogamphelus cristatus, commonly called Macleay's crested pipefish or rhino pipefish, is a species of marine fish in the family Sygnathidae. This species occurs in a range of marine habitats including seagrass beds, sandy ocean floors, and estuaries around the south and southwestern coasts of Australia. It feeds primarily on small crustaceans that live in the water column or within sediments. Males of this species brood eggs and give birth to live young.
