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Maroubra yasudai Dawson, 1983 Orange pipefish |
| Family: | Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), subfamily: Nerophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 28 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Honshu Island, Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in rock crevices or caves. Probably reaching 17-18 cm SL. Males mature at about 15 cm SL. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 November 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||