Cosmocampus howensis (Whitley, 1948) Lord Howe pipefish |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
Max. size: | 9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: mostly south of 24°S, and from Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia to Easter Island. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in inshore waters (Ref. 75154). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |