Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
Max. size: |
15.85 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Southport, southern Queensland to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, and off Rottnest Island, Western Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found over sand, rubble or vegetation; two specimens taken from floating Sargassum. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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