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Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and seahorses) >
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) > Nerophinae
Etymology: Doryrhamphus: Greek, dory = lance + Greek, rhamphos = bill, beak (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Randall & Earle.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 11 m (Ref. 10678). Tropical
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea, Oman, Masirah Island.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.4 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 10678); 3.5 cm SL (female)
Short description
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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).
Life cycle and mating behavior
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Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205).
Randall, J.E. and J.L. Earle, 1994. Doryrhamphus aurolineatus, a new pipefish (Syngnathidae) from Masirah Island, Oman. Fauna of Saudi Arabia 14:282-286. (Ref. 10678)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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