| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 9 m |
| Eastern Indian Ocean: known only off Alpha Island, Monte Bello Islands, Western Australia. |
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| Found clinging to attached Sargassum sp. On a sheltered coral reef. Probably not exceeding about 5 cm TL. Males may be mature at 3.35 cm TL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). Males with brood pouch; females with ovipositor (Ref. 205). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 March 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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