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Bulbonaricus brucei Dawson, 1984 |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from Pangani, Maziwi Islands, Tanzania. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | The type material was collected amongst the coral Galaxea clavus. Males may be mature at 4.35 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 April 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||