Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
Max. size: |
18.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 24 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Albany and Cottesloe, Western Australia to Moruya Point, southern New South Wales. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in rock pools and estuaries. Found among vegetation. 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 9.35 cm SL. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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