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Campichthys galei (Duncker, 1909) Gale's pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.45 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 18 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs on rubble bottom of inshore waters (Ref. 75154). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Male may be brooding at 3.65 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 April 2016 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||