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Teleostei (teleosts) >
Syngnathiformes (Pipefishes and seahorses) >
Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses) > Syngnathinae
Etymology: Hippichthys: Greek, ippos = horse + Greek, ichthys = fish (Ref. 45335).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
Oceania: Vanua Levu Island, Fiji.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Short description
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Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205).
Life cycle and mating behavior
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Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205).
Jenkins, A.P. and K. Mailautoka, 2010. Hippichthys albomaculosus, a new species of freshwater pipefish (Pisces: Syngnathidae) from Fiji. aqua, Int. J. Ichthyol. 16(3):111-116. (Ref. 85066)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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