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Campichthys tricarinatus Dawson, 1977 Three-keel pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 11 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: northern Australia, including Baleine Bank and Montebello Island in Western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Specimens have been collected from coral knolls. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 April 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||