| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Western Pacific: Australia and Papua New Guinea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 2-2. Small and slender, and have a short, thick snout, continuous superior trunk and tail ridges, small pectoral fins, and a dorsal fin that originates on tail rings 5-9. Body usually has numerous hair-like appendages which provide camouflage. |
| Inhabit lower reaches of rivers, estuaries or other protected inshore habitats (Ref. 5316). Found mostly in algal or Zostera beds (Ref. 5316), rarely at depths of more than a few meters (Ref. 31838). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 December 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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