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Doryrhamphus aurolineatus Randall & Earle, 1994 |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.42 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.47 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 11 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea, Oman, Masirah Island. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in caves, on rocky substrate. 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: 23 February 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||