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Vanacampus phillipi (Lucas, 1891) Port Phillip pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 24 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Albany and Cottesloe, Western Australia to Moruya Point, southern New South Wales. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs in rock pools and estuaries. Found among vegetation. 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 9.35 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||