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Kaupus costatus (Waite & Hale, 1921) Deepbody pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Syngnathinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found over seagrass and algal beds. 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 8.65 cm SL. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 December 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||