| Family: |
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| Max. size: |
2.65 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13. Description: Characterized by absence of noticeable rings or tubercles on relatively smooth skin; rings 12 + 27 - 28; head and body is highly compressed (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). Found in sand bottoms with sparse Zostera and Halophilia in 4-12 m (Ref 90102). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 128812. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 18 August 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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