Nannocampus subosseus Günther, 1870
Bony-headed pipefish

Family:  Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae
Max. size:  9.05 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 8 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  One specimen taken from a rock pool. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be brooding at 8.7 cm SL.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 April 2016 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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