| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 30 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually occur over sand patches close to reefs with kelp, feeding on mysids and other crustaceans. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). One of the most spectacular examples of camouflage: neither prey nor predators recognize it as a fish. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 May 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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