| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 29.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 27 m, non-migratory |
| Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific: Australia (Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales). |
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| Adults occur over mud, sand, rubble and rocky bottoms. 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 17.5 cm SL. Monogamous and always in home-ranging pairs, that is they do not defend an exclusive territory (Ref. 52884). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 September 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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