| Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae |
| 4.4 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine, non-migratory |
| Southwest Pacific: Known from a single specimen from Lord Howe Island. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20. Trunk rings 12; tail rings 37; subdorsal spines 4/0,1,1,1,1; nose spine moderately large, height about equal to pupil diameter; double spine above eyes moderately long, slightly longer than pupil diameter; lateral head spine double and large; coronet slightly raised; gill openings extending upwards, almost joined at neck ridge; shoulder rings confluent over neck-ridge forming continuous collar (Ref. 42735). |
| Probably pelagic (Ref. 42735). Maximum length is based on a straight-line length measurement from upper surface (ignoring spines) of first trunk ring, to tip of tail (Ref. 42735). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 July 2016 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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