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Lissocampus filum (Günther, 1870) Shortsnout pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: known only from New Zealand (including the Chatham Islands). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in algal beds. 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 7 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||