| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae |
| Max. size: |
6.75 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 14 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: endemic to northern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland and McCluer Island, Northern Territory. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in inshore waters. Benthic species (Ref. 75154). Specimens have been taken from a coral knoll and from reefs. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The males carry the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Males may be mature at about 5-5.5 cm SL. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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